Highway Maintenance Operator - Road Operations

Highway Maintenance Operator

Hennepin County's Transportation Operations department is seeking multiple permanent, year-round Highway Maintenance Operators. These positions will be responsible for preserving and maintaining the county's road systems through a regular highway maintenance program to ensure safe and convenient use of the county's highway system by the traveling public. These positions include snow and ice removal, bituminous overlay, milling operations, crack sealing, tree and brush removal, concrete repair, and drainage.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

Salary Range : $60,033.89 - $77,108.09 Annually

Location and hours : These positions will be located at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota, 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. 4 days a week, and work hours in the winter are 7 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime will be required occasionally during summer / winter operations. Availability to work various shifts is required including days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. These are full-time, benefit-earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Highway Maintenance Operator.

In these positions, you will :

• Work with traffic control for work zones; layout of traffic control signs, coning in the work zone, and flagging operations following the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) field manual.
• Operate a variety of equipment in hauling, spreading, or applying road materials.
• Assist with construction resurfacing, rubbish hauling, and repair operations.
• Perform ice and snow control with designated equipment including snowplows.
• Rake and spread asphalt, patch streets, and seal pavement joints.

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About the department : We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County : Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.