Temporary Snowplow Operator
Company: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description MnDOT may fill multiple temporary and/or
emergency snowplow operator positions. During a snow & ice season
employees are typically split into an A or B shift, 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. Temporary employees have a schedule and may work
two (2) to five (5) days Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or a snow
and ice shift on Saturday and Sunday. 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. APPLY ONLINE: Go to www.mn.gov/careers Click “ Search open
positions ” Enter the Job Opening ID “88226” in the Keywords search
box and click “ >> ” Click on the Job Title to view the job
posting Click “ Apply for Job ” When prompted for your Referral
Source, please list: social media – LinkedIn - job slot. Only
applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
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