Temporary Snow Plow Operator - Garrison Transportation Generalist

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

Temporary Snow Plow Operator - Garrison Transportation Generalist

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title: Temporary Snow Plow Operator - Garrison Transportation Generalist
Job Class: Transportation Generalist
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID: 96371
• Location: Garrison
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 09/01/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: TS Garrison
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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.

Job Summary

*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.

MnDOT District 3 will fill 1 temporary Snow Plow Driver position in the Garrison Truck Station.

Temporary employees have a schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or during a snow and ice event will go on a split shift which could include weekends.

During a snow & ice season employees are typically split into an A or B shift, 12:00am - 12:00 pm (A shift) or 12:00pm - 12:00am (B shift); an employee may be asked to work 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the snow event.

Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour (1) of being called.

Job Duties: (A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

• 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 and de-icing chemicals.
• Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Substitution: 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

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

**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:

• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• 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.

The incumbent in this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a preplacement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opi