Snow Plow Operators; Winter Seasonal

Position Title:

Job 32499 - Snow Plow Operators

Locations:
Sturgis

Positions Available: 4

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Minimum Salary: $22.80 - $24.60 per hour depending on experience

Closing Date: 03/31/2027

Snow Plow Operators are responsible for snow and ice removal on State highways during inclement weather. Duties may include completing general maintenance assignments. Training will be provided.

The hours needed may vary from a scheduled 20-hour work week (part-time) to 40-hour work week (full-time) to include response for snow removal operations or may be limited to response for snow removal operations only (intermittent reserve drivers). Preference will be given to individuals willing to work only during winter conditions.

Must be 18 years of age and have the ability to operate heavy equipment. Must have a valid driver's license and Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with a N:
Tank Vehicles endorsement. If you do not have a N:
Tank Vehicles endorsement you have 30 days from the date of hire to obtain it. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, follow-up accident, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record.

Employee must be willing to report to work during inclement weather conditions, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings. Incumbent must be able to report to their assigned Department of Transportation Shop within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.