Highway Maintenance Technician – Snow & Storm Response

Wabasha County Highway Department; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabasha County Highway Department in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform highway maintenance and repair tasks, including snow and ice removal, signage, and basic facility upkeep. You will operate heavy equipment such as tandem trucks, loaders, dozers, and graders, and you must hold a Class B CDL with potential to upgrade to Class A within six months.

Availability for 24/7 emergency response is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years road maintenance or heavy equipment experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License required; Class A attainable within 6 months.
• Ability to operate varied trucks and heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance and repairs including snow/ice removal.
• Operate equipment such as tandem trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, mowers.
• Maintain buildings and grounds for the Highway Department.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 (snow, ice, floods, storms).
• Inspect roads and report problems to supervisor.

Skills

Numerical Aptitude

Language Ability

Interpersonal Communication

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Job description

Wabasha County Highway Department in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform highway maintenance and repair tasks, including snow and ice removal, signage, and basic facility upkeep. You will operate heavy equipment such as tandem trucks, loaders, dozers, and graders, and you must hold a Class B CDL with potential to upgrade to Class A within six months.

Availability for 24/7 emergency response is required.