Emergency Snow Plow Operators - Transportation Generalist

Working Title: Emergency Snow Plow Operators - Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97935

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Emergency

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/23/2026

• Closing Date : 11/30/2026 (or until filled)

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insufficient Work Tm

• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Hutchinson / Marshall / Montevideo Maintenance Area

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Intermittent

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• 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.

MnDOT District 8 may fill up to 11 emergency snowplow operator positions at the Transportation Generalist classification in various district truck stations throughout the district. These positions will be filled in the following locations:

• Willmar

• Litchfield

• Marshall

• Pipestone

• Hutchinson

• Glencoe

• Olivia

• Redwood Falls

• Montevideo

• Granite Falls

• Ivanhoe

Emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available. Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called. Some examples of work are listed below and not limited to the following:

Function Snow and Ice:

• 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

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). A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 month period of time will disqualify a candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: Your resume must clearly address the required experience/skills listed below in order to continue in the hiring process.

Transportation Generalist Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: One 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, 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.

AND

• Valid Commercial Drivers' License, Class A or B with no air brake restriction. (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.)

• 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

• Preference will be given to applicants willing to work nights and weekends.

• Preference will be given to applicants who have a tanker endorsement.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or let controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.

Weather elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

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 - a revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate.

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 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.