Seasonal Snow Plow Operator – CDL Driver & Road Maintenance

State of Minnesota; Garrison (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation District 3 in Garrison is filling one temporary Snow Plow Driver position at the Garrison Truck Station. The role supports winter operations, road maintenance, and anti-icing efforts.

Incumbents work Monday–Friday with potential split shifts during snow events; a valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement and English proficiency are required, with background checks and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• One year of snow/ice, road maintenance, or related experience.
• Education substitution: 60 semester credits in Heavy Equipment Ops can substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• English literacy to read, write, speak and log information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment.
• Inspect winter routes and perform post-storm cleanup.
• Stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing/de-icing chemicals.
• Install/repair/maintain snow fences and replace mailboxes.
• Maintain snow/ice data and inventory reports.
• Set up traffic control and notify dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Skills

Snow & ice operations

Traffic control

English communication

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation District 3 in Garrison is filling one temporary Snow Plow Driver position at the Garrison Truck Station. The role supports winter operations, road maintenance, and anti-icing efforts.

Incumbents work Monday–Friday with potential split shifts during snow events; a valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement and English proficiency are required, with background checks and no visa sponsorship.