Emergency Snow Plow Operators - Transportation Generalist

Emergency Snow Plow Operators
- Transportation Generalist

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Working Title:
Emergency Snow Plow Operators
- Transportation Generalist
Job Class:
Transportation Generalist
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 97935
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Emergency
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 10/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insufficient Work Tm
• Division/Unit
  :
  District 8 - Willmar / Hutchinson / Marshall / Montevideo Maintenance Area

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 at the start of employment.

MnDOT District 8 may fill up to 11 emergency snowplow operator positions at the Transportation Generalist classification in various district truck stations throughout the district. These positions will be filled in the following locations:

• Willmar
• Litchfield
• Marshall
• Pipestone
• Hutchinson
• Glencoe
• Olivia
• Redwood Falls

Emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available. Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called.

Some examples of work are listed below and not limited to the following:

Function Snow and Ice:

• 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 chemical
• Maintain 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

New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-AM). A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 month period of time will disqualify a…