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State of Minnesota - Transportation Dept
Temporary Snow Plow Operator - Garrison Transportation Generalist
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$59,099 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details Working Title:
Temporary Snow Plow Operator•Garrison Transportation Generalist Job Class:
Transportation Generalist Agency:
Transportation Dept Job ID :
96371Location :
Garrison Telework Eligible :
No Full/Part Time :
Full-Time Regular/Temporary :
Temporary Who May Apply :
Open to all qualified job seekersDate Posted :
08/20/2026Closing Date :
09/01/2026Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME Division/Unit :
TS Garrison Work Shift/Work Hours :
Not Applicable Shift Days of Work :
Monday•Friday Travel Required :
No Salary Range:
$25.19- $31.60 / hourly; $52,596
- $65,980 / annually
Classified Status :
Classified Bargaining Unit/Union :
202•Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME Work Area :
Garrison Truck Station End Date :
4/20/2027FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants withDisabilities:
Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. 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. Job Summary- 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 3 will fill 1 temporary Snow Plow Driver position in the Garrison Truck Station. Temporary employees have a schedule of Monday
- Friday, 7:00am
- 3:30pm or during a snow and ice event will go on a split shift which could include weekends. During a snow & ice season employees are typically split into an A or B shift, 12:00am
- 12:00 pm (A shift) or 12:00pm
- 12:00am (B shift); an employee may be asked to work 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the snow event.
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. Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes. 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.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, or farm experience).OR Education Substitution:
Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (of at least 60 semester credits; or 90 quarter credits) will substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts). AND Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement. Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records. Preferred Qualifications Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist. Additional RequirementsREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS
- Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
- It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.