On Call Snow Plow Operators

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MnDOT District 8 may fill up to 11 emergency snowplow operator positions in district Truck Stations across the district, including Willmar, Litchfield, Marshall, Pipestone, Hutchinson, Glencoe, Olivia, Redwood Falls, Montevideo, Granite Falls and Ivanhoe. Emergency employees are intermittent fill-in drivers for snow and ice shifts and may work nights, weekends and holidays.

Incumbents must be able to report within one hour of being called and have a valid CDL Class A or B with no air brake

Qualifications

• One year of experience in snow/ice, roadway/maintenance, or related activities.
• Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program can substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with no air brake restriction; veterans may get a waiver per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment
• Performs preseason snow route inspection and post-storm cleanup
• Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing chemical
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for inventory and resource management
• Performs traffic control setups and/or notifies dispatch of disabled vehicles

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Snow plowing

Education

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program

Job description

MnDOT District 8 may fill up to 11 emergency snowplow operator positions in various district truck stations throughout the district. These positions will be filled in the following locations: Willmar, Litchfield, Marshall, Pipestone, Hutchinson, Glencoe, Olivia, Redwood Falls, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Ivanhoe.

Emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available. Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called. Some examples of work are listed below and not limited to the following:

Function Snow and Ice:

• 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 chemical
• Maintain 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

Experience: One 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, landscaping, operating heavy equipment or farm experience).

OR

Education: 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.

AND

Valid Commercial Drivers' License, Class A or B with no air brake restriction. (Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your county Veteran Service Officer to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.)