Winter Snowplow Operator (Temporary/Emergency)

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 is filling up to 32 temporary and/or emergency snowplow operator positions across several districts, including Winona, Red Wing, Austin, Dresbach and Stewartville. Responsibilities include maintaining roadways, inspecting winter equipment, and coordinating with dispatch on incidents.

Shifts commonly run through nights and weekends, with overtime possible during heavy storms.

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 post-storm cleanup.
• Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing chemical.
• Maintain documentation on snow and ice data for inventory and resource management.
• Performs traffic control set-ups or reports to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Skills

CDL license

Airbrake endorsement

Tank endorsement

Rapid response readiness

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 is filling up to 32 temporary and/or emergency snowplow operator positions across several districts, including Winona, Red Wing, Austin, Dresbach and Stewartville. Responsibilities include maintaining roadways, inspecting winter equipment, and coordinating with dispatch on incidents.

Shifts commonly run through nights and weekends, with overtime possible during heavy storms.