Temporary Transportation Generalist - Snow Plow Driver

Temporary Transportation Generalist
- Snow Plow Driver

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Temporary Transportation Generalist
- Snow Plow Driver
Job Class:
Transportation Generalist
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 97300
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time Hours
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Temporary, snow and ice work through April 20, 2027
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 09/26/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually, based on experience
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US.

This position has a daily schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. During a snow & ice event where longer plowing coverage is needed, employees are split into an A or B shift, either a 12:00am - 12:00pm (A shift) or 12:00pm - 12:00am (B shift); an employee may be asked to work 8-hours ofwork or more depending on the length of the snow event.

The temporary appointment is expected to last from approximately November 4, 2026 - April 20, 2027 and works a regular 40 hour per week schedule. (some flexibility with start and end dates)

All employees are also on a call-out list for weekends and holiday coverage if/when snow events occur. These call-outs can occur any time of day, night, weekend or holidays.

Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour (1) of being called.

Job Duties:

(A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control.
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment.
• Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup.
• Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals.
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.
• Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.