Highway Maintenance / Snow & Ice

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 34,109 - 42,788; Part time

Job summary

A state transportation agency seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance on road surfaces and manage snow and ice control duties. The role includes servicing equipment and ensuring traffic control. Candidates must have a valid Class B Driver’s License and one year of relevant experience is preferred. A Heavy Equipment Operation program can substitute for experience. Competitive hourly pay and temporary employment with application deadlines for 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.
• Must obtain Tanker Endorsement prior to hire.
• One year experience in roadway maintenance or heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadside maintenance activities.
• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• Service operating equipment.

Skills

Road Surface Maintenance

Snow and Ice Control

Traffic Control

Minor Equipment Repair

Education

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program

Job description

Recruitment Specialist at Minnesota Department of Transportation

Work this winter as a Highway Maintenance Worker!

This position will perform road surface/roadside maintenance and snow and ice duties. Duties include:

Function: Road Surface/Roadside Maintenance

• Perform all activities required for roadside maintenance
• Perform all roadway surface maintenance activities
• Service and make minor repairs to operating equipment
• Provide traffic control

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 and de‑icing chemicals
• Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Class B Driver’s License and no air brake restriction. Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement prior to hire. Must obtain a Class A License within 6 months of hire.

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).

Education

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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 1/9/2026

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “91111” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media – LinkedIn – Job Slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Other

Industries

Truck Transportation, Transportation Programs, and Freight and Package Transportation

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Base pay range: $24.76/hr – $31.06/hr.