Highway Maintenance Worker

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Pension

Paid Leave

Child Care Support

Disability Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation is seeking dedicated individuals for multiple roles focused on maintaining roadways and ensuring safety during winter conditions. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with heavy equipment, manage traffic controls, and contribute to community safety through effective road maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess a valid CDL and a passion for public service. Join a team committed to enhancing transportation infrastructure while enjoying a range of benefits including insurance and paid leave. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement.
• Experience in snow and ice management or road maintenance.
• Proficiency in English for communication and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconstruct roadways, manage traffic barriers, and perform preventive maintenance on highway equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment for snow removal and apply de-icing chemicals.
• Participate in landscaping and rest area maintenance activities.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Snow and Ice Management

Road Maintenance

Traffic Control

Communication Skills

Education

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Rollers

Job description

Job Description for Minnesota Department of Transportation

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hiring multiple positions, including Transportation Generalist and Transportation Associate, primarily located at Metro District locations.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Generalist maintains and reconstructs roadways, manages traffic barriers, participates in road repair, culvert cleaning, guardrail repair, roadside maintenance, and performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment. Duties also include operating tractors, mowers, rollers, setting up traffic controls, and responding to incidents such as accidents and spill cleanup.

Additional duties include landscaping, rest area maintenance, and snow and ice control activities, which involve operating heavy equipment, removing snow, applying de-icing chemicals, and maintaining winter equipment.

The Transportation Associate is a trainee role with a 12-month probation, focusing on learning road surface maintenance and snow and ice control to ensure safety and road quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement (must be listed on resume).
• Experience in snow and ice management, road maintenance, or related activities, or completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) as a substitute.
• Proficiency in English for communication and record-keeping.

Candidates must obtain a Class A CDL before the end of the probation period and pass a math and reading test.

Application Process

Apply online by 5/30/2025 at www.mn.gov/careers, search for Job ID 85269, and follow the application instructions. Veterans may qualify for CDL waivers based on military experience.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, with employment in the government and construction sectors. Benefits may include insurance, pension, paid leave, child care support, and disability insurance.