Temporary Snow Plow Operator

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 66,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks Temporary Snow Plow Operators for District 1 Northeast MN. Roles include operating heavy equipment for snow removal, de-icing, and winter maintenance across multiple truck stations. Positions are temporary during winter with varying locations in Northeast Minnesota.

Candidates must hold a valid MN CDL Class B with tanker endorsement, pass pre-employment checks, and be able to report within one hour. Evening, night, and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 1 year performing snow/ice, roadway, or related maintenance activities.
Education coursework can substitute for experience with transcripts submitted.
License: Valid MN CDL Class B with tanker endorsement; tanker endorsement within 2 weeks of hire; no air brake restriction.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to perform snow plow duties (maintain roadways, remove snow, apply de-icing chemicals).
Inspect and prepare winter equipment; inspect routes for pre-season readiness.
Perform post-storm cleanup and stockpile setup for anti-icing chemicals and salt.
Install/repair snow fences and mailbox replacements; maintain snow/ice paperwork and traffic control.

Skills

Snow/ice work

English literacy

Education

Heavy Equipment Operation Program

Job description

Telework Eligible: No
Education/License Verification

Working Title: Temporary Snow Plow Operator

Job Class: Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate

Agency: Transportation Dept

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: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
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: 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 ( ... )

Additional Requirements

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Kristen Naumann at kristen.naumann@state.mn.us or 218-461-6805.

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Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

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