Temporary Transportation Generalist - Snow Plow Driver
ConfidentialJob Details Working Title: Temporary Transportation Generalist - Snow Plow Driver Job Class: Transportation Generalist Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID : 97300 Location : Karlstad Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time Hours Regular/Temporary : Temporary, snow and ice work through April 20, 2027 Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 09/26/2026 Closing Date : 10/13/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME Division/Unit : District 2B - Karlstad Truck Station Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually, based on experience Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME Work Area : Karlstad Truck Station End Date : 04/20/2027 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. 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. This position has a daily schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. During a snow & ice event where longer plowing coverage is needed, employees are split into an A or B shift, either a 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. The temporary appointment is expected to last from approximately November 4, 2026 - April 20, 2027 and works a regular 40 hour per week schedule. (some flexibility with start and end dates) All employees are also on a call-out list for weekends and holiday coverage if/when snow events occur. These call-outs can occur any time of day, night, weekend or holidays. 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. 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 The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with: 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 Class A or B CDL with no air brake restriction Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the genera…