Highway Maintenance Operator - Road Operations

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin County’s Transportation Operations department is seeking multiple permanent, year-round Highway Maintenance Operators to preserve and maintain the county’s road systems and support safe, efficient travel. These full-time roles include snow/ice removal, resurfacing, cracking sealing, and drainage work, located at the Medina facility, with seasonal hours and potential overtime.

New hires will participate in in-person orientation in Minneapolis; a valid CDL with endorsements is required,

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in road construction and/or road maintenance.
• Operation of a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds GVW.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation or building/road construction environments.
• Valid Class B license with air brake endorsement; higher licenses/endowments required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Work with traffic control for work zones and flagging per MUTCD.
• Operate equipment for hauling, spreading, or applying road materials.
• Assist with resurfacing, rubbish hauling, and repair operations.
• Perform ice/snow control with designated equipment including snowplows.
• Rake and spread asphalt and seal pavement joints.

Skills

Road maintenance

Commercial vehicle operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Highway Maintenance Operator - Road Operations

Salary

$63,329.84 - $80,192.41 Annually Job Number

26TRNS04FM150

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Hennepin County's Transportation Operations department is seeking multiple permanent, year-round Highway Maintenance Operators. These positions will be responsible for preserving and maintaining the county's road systems through a regular highway maintenance program to ensure safe and convenient use of the county's highway system by the traveling public. These positions include snow and ice removal, bituminous overlay, milling operations, crack sealing, tree and brush removal, concrete repair, and drainage.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

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Location and hours:

These positions will be located at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota, 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 days a week, and work hours in the winter are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime will be required occasionally during summer/winter operations. Availability to work various shifts is required including days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About these position types:

These are full-time, benefit-earning positions.

These positions are internally classified as a Highway Maintenance Operator.

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In these positions, you will:

• Work with traffic control for work zones; layout of traffic control signs, coning in the work zone, and flagging operations following the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) field manual.
• Operate a variety of equipment in hauling, spreading, or applying road materials.
• Assist with construction resurfacing, rubbish hauling, and repair operations.
• Perform ice and snow control with designated equipment including snowplows.
• Rake and spread asphalt, patch streets, and seal pavement joints.

Need to have:

• One or more years of experience in one of the following:
  • Road construction and/or road maintenance.
  • Operation of a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
  • Building and heavy construction industry.
• Valid Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement. A valid Class A driver's license with a fifth wheel hitch qualification, air brake, and tanker endorsements must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have:

• Completion of a training program in heavy equipment operation and/or highway maintenance.
• Experience:
  • Working in a government public works agency.
  • Working as part of a team or work group.
  • Operating a snowplow.
• Knowledge of:
  • Safe operation of equipment used in roadway maintenance.
  • Safe and proper use of various hand and power tools.
• Ability to:
  • Follow verbal and written directions.
  • Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
  • Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in the field.
  • Interact effectively and tactfully with the public, supervisors, and peers.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
[e-mail]