Temporary Snow Plow Operator

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

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking Temporary Snow Plow Operator positions across District 1 in Northeast Minnesota to support winter operations. Operators will drive heavy equipment, perform snow removal, and apply anti-icing/de-icing chemicals across designated routes.

Positions are temporary, full-time with day shifts, requiring availability during nights, weekends, and holidays. CDL Class B with tanker endorsement is required and reporting to assigned sites within one hour of notification is

Qualifications

• Valid MN Commercial Driver’s License Class B with tanker endorsement; air brake restriction none.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform snow plow duties.
• Maintains roadways and removes snow from roadways and shoulders.
• Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway.
• Removes frozen ice and material from culverts.
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment and cleans equipment post-storm.
• Performs preseason snow route inspection and post-storm cleanup.

Skills

CDL Class B with tanker endorsement

English proficiency

Snow/ice maintenance

Job description

Working Title: Temporary Snow Plow Operator

Job Class: Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Job ID : 97458

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Temporary

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/22/2026

• Closing Date : 11/13/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 1B - Virginia Maintn / Range Subarea

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Transportation Associate Salary Range: $23.57 - $24.28 / hourly; $49,214 - $50,696 / annually

• Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Various

• End Date : April 7, 2027

• 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.

This is a multi-level posting for Winter positions throughout District 1 in Northeast Minnesota (multiple locations). If these positions are not filled by qualified applicants at the Transportation Generalist level, the position will be filled at the Transportation Associate level. If you are interested in being considered for intermittent & as-needed winter positions in Northeast MN, you may also apply to Job ID: 97443 (Emergency Snow Plow Operator).

We are looking to fill Temporary Snow Plow Operator positions in the following Truck Stations: Ely, Virginia, Hibbing, Deer Lake (Effie) and McGregor.

Additional positions could open up throughout the season in the following locations and may be added to this posting: may be located at Truck Stations in Duluth (Pike Lake & Nopeming), Carlton, Moose Lake, Sandstone, Pine City, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Floodwood, Grand Rapids, Cook, International Falls, Littlefork (about 30 miles southwest of International Falls).

Job Description for Transportation Generalists / Associates:

• Drives and operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform snow plow duties including:

• Maintaining roadways

• Removes snow from roadways and shoulders

• Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions

• Removes frozen ice and material from culverts

• Prepares and inspects winter equipment, such as snow plow equipment, cutting edges and sanders; and cleans equipment post storm

• Performs preseason snow route inspection

• Performs post storm cleanup including machine or hand sweeping;

• Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals; which includes all setup work associated with liquid anti-icing and de-icing chemicals, hauling, mixing, measuring, and reporting

• Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences and replacing mailboxes

• Maintains documentation on snow and ice; and performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Applicants must be available during the week, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays for snow & ice events. Must be able to report to hired work location within one hour of being called.

Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Generalist Minimum Qualifications

Exam Part 1:

• 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: 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

• License : A minimum of a valid MN Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction at time of application. Tanker endorsement must be achieved within 2 weeks of hire date.

• 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.

Transportation Associate Minimum Qualifications

• License : A minimum of a valid MN Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction at time of application. Tanker endorsement must be achieved within 2 weeks of hire date.

• 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.

NOTE: The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-AM).

The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your County Veteran Service Officer(http://www.minnesotaveteran.org/CVSO/) to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive a motor vehicle in on & off-road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting). The employee will occasionally operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may need to infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury.

MnDOT does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom application has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affinity Assurance office to request an accommodation by: E-Mail: [e-mail]; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711. MnDOT’s Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html

Additional Requirements

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.

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.