Highway Maintenance Technician — On-Call & Snow Response

Freeborn County; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeborn County is seeking a Highway Maintenance Laborer to support road, facility, and equipment upkeep across county operations. The role involves mowing, spraying, patching surfaces, and assisting with traffic control and sign installation.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and some related work experience, with on-call duties including snow and ice emergencies. Training and certifications such as forklift, MSHA, and OSHA are noted as part of growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains road right-of-way by spraying and mowing and records spray operations.
• Assists with pavement patches and other road surface maintenance.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance on highway department property and shop.
• Assist sign department staff to install, repair and replace signs and mailboxes.
• Provides traffic control and flagging for road projects.
• Assist engineering staff by collecting load tickets on construction projects.

Skills

Tool operation

Road maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some relevant work experience

Tools

Forklift Certification

MSHA Certification

OSHA Training

Driver's License

Job description

Freeborn County is seeking a Highway Maintenance Laborer to support road, facility, and equipment upkeep across county operations. The role involves mowing, spraying, patching surfaces, and assisting with traffic control and sign installation.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and some related work experience, with on-call duties including snow and ice emergencies. Training and certifications such as forklift, MSHA, and OSHA are noted as part of growth opportunities.