Highway Maintenance/Snow & Ice Job
Employer: Zahur Farah
SpiderID: 14228800
Location: Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Posted: 8/25/2026
Wage: $52,596 - $65,980 / year
Priority Review Date: 11/23/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: General
Job Description:
Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs daily and routine road surface maintenance activities to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to MnDOT standards. An employee in this class assists in the maintenance and operation of snow and ice control to ensure safe and clear roadways, and performs related work as required. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Performs Roadway Maintenance and Roadside functions such as:
• All activities required for roadside maintenance.
• All roadway surface maintenance activities.
• Services and makes minor repairs to operating equipment.
• Provides traffic control.
Performs Snow & Ice functions such as:
• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment.
• Perform pre-season snow route inspection and perform post storm cleanup.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/8/2026:
• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “96093” 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: Other – jobspider.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]
Performs Roadway Maintenance and Roadside functions such as:
• All activities required for roadside maintenance.
• All roadway surface maintenance activities.
• Services and makes minor repairs to operating equipment.
• Provides traffic control.
Performs Snow & Ice functions such as:
• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment.
• Perform pre-season snow route inspection and perform post storm cleanup.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/8/2026:
• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “96093” 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: Other – jobspider.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction is required at time of application and must obtain tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. Must obtain valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
AND
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, commercial 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.
A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction is required at time of application and must obtain tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. Must obtain valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
AND
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, commercial 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.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience:
Education:
Travel:
Vacation:
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time
Contact Information:
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| Web Site: https://mn.gov/careers | |