Seasonal Snowplow Operator – CDL Driver (Temporary)

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation District 6 is seeking to fill up to 32 temporary and/or emergency snowplow operator positions across Austin, Dresbach, Red Wing, Stewartville and Winona. The roles involve winter roadway maintenance, equipment prep, route inspections, anti-icing work, and traffic control duties during snow events.

Shifts typically include overnight or day hours with overtime possible. Temporary employees may work 2–5 days per week, and emergencies are intermittent fill-ins

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Airbrake Restriction or equivalent from another state and obtain a valid Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of initial placement into the position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CDL (Class A or B)

Respond within 1 hour

Job description

Minnesota Department of Transportation District 6 is seeking to fill up to 32 temporary and/or emergency snowplow operator positions across Austin, Dresbach, Red Wing, Stewartville and Winona. The roles involve winter roadway maintenance, equipment prep, route inspections, anti-icing work, and traffic control duties during snow events.

Shifts typically include overnight or day hours with overtime possible. Temporary employees may work 2–5 days per week, and emergencies are intermittent fill-ins