On Call Snow Plow Operator - Cambridge, Milaca and Mora - Transportation Generalist

State of Minnesota; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Transportation Dept, is seeking On Call Snow Plow Operators in Mora, Cambridge, and Milaca for emergency snow plowing with day shifts and on-call reporting. Positions are intermittent and classified as emergency work, requiring a Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement and English proficiency.

Successful candidates must pass background checks and be able to report within one hour of call.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing snow and ice, roadway maintenance, or related activities.
• Education substitution: Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (60 credits) may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control.
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment.
• Inspects winter routes and assists with post-storm cleanup.
• Performs stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing/de-icing chemicals.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains snow fences and mailboxes.
• Maintains snow/ice data documentation and inventory records.
• Performs traffic control setups and notifies dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Skills

Snow & ice maintenance

Communication skills

Education

CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

• Working Title: On Call Snow Plow Operator - Cambridge, Milaca and Mora - Transportation Generalist

• Job Class: Transportation Generalist

• Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 96362

• Location : Mora; Cambridge; Milaca

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Emergency

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/19/2026

• Closing Date : 09/14/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

• Division/Unit : TS Cambridge, Milaca, Mora

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

MnDOT District 3 will fill 3 On Call / Emergency Snow Plow Driver positions in the following locations:

(1) Mora

(1) Cambridge

(1) Milaca

On call emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available.

During a snow & ice season employees are typically split into an A or B shift, 12:00am - 12:00 pm (A shift) or 12:00pm - 12:00am (B shift); an employee may be asked to work 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the snow event.

Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour (1) of being called.

Job Duties: (A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

• 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 all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes.
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.
• Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam Part 1: The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

• 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).

OR

• Education Substitution: 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.(In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

AND

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check
• This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• The incumbent in this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a preplacement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-AM).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.