Highway Maintenance Worker - Motor Grader - Le Sueur Shop

Le Sueur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

Job summary

Le Sueur County is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker specialized in operating a motor grader. You will maintain gravel and rural roads, perform equipment maintenance, and support snow and debris operations as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Class A CDL. This is a full-time, on-site position with the Highway Department. Benefits include health and life insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor grader to shape and repair gravel, dirt, and rural roads.
• Maintain roads, perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Log daily activities including time, fuel usage, and maintenance performed.

Skills

Class A CDL

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER- MOTOR GRADER - LE SUEURHIGHWAY SHOP

Highway Department

Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair of public roadways, buildings and property, operating various types of equipment, performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, responding to after hour or emergency needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position acts as the primary motor grader for the assigned shop. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Performs road and equipment maintenance including cleaning, maintenance, installation and repair, snow maintenance and cleanup, sanding and salting, installing signage, repairing and replacing surfaces, cleaning culverts, cutting, trimming and treating trees and brush, installing mailboxes, and general turf maintenance.
• Operate a motor grader to maintain, shape, and repair gravel, dirt, and rural roads within the county to ensure they are safe, passable, and meet established standards for public use.
• Attends various meetings.
• Participates in taking equipment and supply inventory.
• Performs above duties for other municipalities and governments.
• Operates a variety of material moving equipment used in the maintenance and repair of gravel and bituminous highways, and in the maintenance of roadside ditches.
• Assists with inspecting equipment to ensure proper fuel levels, tire pressure and overall condition are conducive to safe operations; reports broken or malfunctioning parts or equipment to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance to vehicles and equipment including cleaning, changing oil and greasing parts.
• Logs daily activities including time spent on each job, gas consumption, and maintenance performed or required, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Salary/Benefits:Starting wage is $28.66 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range:$28.66-$36.46

Contact information:

Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

Deadline: Open until filled. Reviewing applications October 26, 2026.