JOB Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Seasonal Highway Maintenance Assistant. This position will assist the Highway Department with general unskilled labor to assist with summer Highway Department operations and to provide additional staff needed to complete a crew. The Seasonal Highway Maintenance Assistant position is needed August 2026 through September 2026. Applications for this seasonal position will be accepted until 4:30pm on July 27, 2026. The tentative Interview date is July 30, 2026.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

General Highway Garage Housekeeping - sweep floors, empty waste receptacles, cleaning lavatories, monthly fire extinguisher and eyewash station inspection, washing/cleaning vehicles and/or equipment. General Highway Garage Lot Area Maintenance - lawn mowing, lawn trimming, weed control and debris clean-up. Highway Department Road Maintenance - general laborer, aggregate and bituminous material raker and shoveler, operate leaf blower, cleaning culvert ends with yard and garden hand tools, roadway roadkill and debris cleaning and removal, equipment parts courier with Class D vehicles. Adheres to safety policies and regulations as well as utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others, be courteous and helpful. Must possess the ability and willingness to follow rules and policies. Must have the ability and willingness to follow directives from supervisor(s), group leaders, or acting group leaders. May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is regularly scheduled to work Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with potential opportunity for overtime. The anticipated working season will be August through September. The 2026 starting salary for this position is $19.67 per hour. The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Finalists will be required to pass a background investigation prior to hire. How to Apply To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted. When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete. Veterans Preference Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference. Background Investigation All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer