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Transportation Generalist - Highway Maintenance / Snow & Ice

Minnesota Department of TransportationMarshall, MN, US

8 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

Working Title

Transportation Generalist - Highway Maintenance / Snow & Ice

Job Details

Job Class : Transportation Generalist
Agency : Transportation Dept
Location : Marshall
Telework Eligible : No
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : 10 / 23 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 8-AFSCME
Division / Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Marshall Maintenance Area
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range : $24.76 - $31.06 hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor / AFSCME
Work Area : Marshall
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Examples of Work

Road Surface / Roadside Maintenance :

Perform all activities required for roadside maintenance

Perform all roadway surface maintenance activities

Service and make minor repairs to operating equipment

Provide traffic control

Perform basic construction monitoring duties and basic inspection activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Snow and Ice :

Maintain roadways for snow and ice control

Prepare and inspect winter equipment

Perform preseason snow route inspection and post-storm cleanup

Perform winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals

Maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management

Perform traffic control set-ups and notify dispatch of disabled vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Class B Driver's License with no air brake restriction

Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement prior to hire

Must obtain a Class A License within 6 months of hire

Must obtain a Non-Commercial pesticide sprayer license within 6 months of hire

Experience : One (1) year working 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)

Education : Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (at least 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) substitutes for one year of experience

Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information

Exam Information

Exam Part 1 : Experience or education requirements listed above

Exam Part 2 : Math and Reading assessment with required passing scores (Math Level 3+, Reading Level 4+). Candidates may be exempt if previously passed

Preferred Qualifications

Previous MnDOT experience as a Laborer, Transportation Associate, or Transportation Generalist

Discipline on file (when assessed)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work nights and be exposed to weather elements, drive a motor vehicle on off-road conditions, walk on uneven ground, perform various body positions, operate machinery, lift / carry 50-70 pounds, and use personal protective equipment

Additional Requirements

Successful reference and criminal history checks

Valid Commercial Driver's License required

Pre-employment drug test (negative) and federal DOT clearance

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. at the start of employment

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. Contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us for questions.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and orthodontic care for adults and children)

6 weeks paid leave for new parents

Pension plan after at least three years

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tax-free expense accounts

Training and Development

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program available

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Confidential program to support life challenges

Services include mental health, relationships, finances, legal support, daily living conveniences

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Applicants With Disabilities

Contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us for assistance. MnDOT's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at http : / / www.dot.state.mn.us / policy / hr / hr009.html.

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