Roadway Maintenance & Winter Ops Technician

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks a Roadway Maintenance Technician to support daily and routine road surface maintenance, keeping roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to MnDOT standards.

The role includes snow and ice control, equipment inspection, and performing related work as required. Training and equipment operation are integral parts of the job, with opportunities to contribute to safe winter operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restriction; tanker endorsement required within 30 days of hire, or obtain within 6 months.
• One year of experience in snow/ice, soils, road surface, roadside, bridge maintenance, signs or related activities.
• Education: Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (60 semester credits; 90 quarter credits) will substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadside and roadway surface maintenance per MnDOT standards.
• Provide traffic control and minor equipment repairs.
• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control and inspect winter equipment.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment; perform pre-season snow route inspection and post-storm cleanup.

Education

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program

Job description

Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks a Roadway Maintenance Technician to support daily and routine road surface maintenance, keeping roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to MnDOT standards.

The role includes snow and ice control, equipment inspection, and performing related work as required. Training and equipment operation are integral parts of the job, with opportunities to contribute to safe winter operations.