Seasonal Transportation Maintenance Worker

Seasonal Transportation Maintenance Worker

Location

Empire Township/Rosemount, MN

Job Type

6 month Temp

Job Number

92060.26.001

Department

MAINTENANCE - 2420201

Division

Transportation > 7004

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

HOURS: Full-time, temporary

SALARY: $29.00 - $30.00/hour DOQ

LOCATION: Empire Transportation Facility

UNION: None

CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until the position is filled

The Dakota County Transportation Department is seeking one motivated individual to fill a full-time seasonal maintenance position. The position involves operating trucks of all sizes to perform snow and ice removal, operate loaders and other highway equipment and vehicles as needed. Maintenance staff may also perform operational tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of Dakota County roadways.

Regular hours for the positions are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime and other shift hours will be required as weather conditions demand. Temporary staff are typically on-board from early November through early April. This is non-benefit earning and no holiday pay is included.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED

AND

• Valid Class B CDL drivers license with air brake endorsement.

PREFERENCES BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Snow plowing experience preferred.
• Previous truck and equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to report to the Empire Transportation Facility within 30 minutes during snow emergency/events.

Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the positions management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Operates trucks for snow and ice removal including: hauling sand, mixing sand and salt, plowing and winging snow, and sanding and salting roads.

2. Performs routine maintenance including but not limited to: patching/crack filling bituminous and manholes, repairing/crack filling concrete, sealing patches, spot graveling, cleaning/sweeping bridge cleaning/sweeping pavement decks, picking up debris, animals and Adopt a Highway bags.

3. 24-hour emergency response to weather including snow, ice, severe storms and flooding conditions and other traffic hazards including accidents and spills.

4. Operates loaders and other highway equipment.

5. Perform all other miscellaneous maintenance activities as assigned.

Essential Functions: 1-5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge to operate all equipment with skills required to do a safe and efficient job.
• Knowledge to inspect equipment for damages, proper equipment settings, and follow & understand MnDOT regulations.
• Ability and skill in the use of hand tools and small-motorized equipment.
• Ability to coordinate ones work effort with peers to complete assignment in an efficient manner.
• Ability to follow directions efficiently, effectively and responsively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, fellow workers and the general public
• Demonstrate skill and concern for safe working conditions and procedures and the need to follow county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend material contained in such things as equipment manuals, procedure manuals, safety manuals and seminar information.
• Keep informed of weather conditions as they are constantly changing.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and calls on the ability to perform strenuous physical tasks on a daily basis. The posture and movement requirement for this position are: sitting, standing, walking, balancing, bending/stooping on a frequent basis and twisting and reaching forward on a continuous basis. Position requires repetitive/constant bending of the arm and use of feet, and frequent grasping of hands. Staff must have the ability to rotate, flex and keep their head in a static position for driving. Work tasks require frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Although rare, some work may require lifting or carrying greater than 50 pounds and a team lift is encouraged.

Exposures may include, but are not limited to changing weather conditions, uneven and/or slippery surfaces, working at heights, dust, dirt, oil, grease, solvents, fumes, noise, sharp edges, and all hazards associated with an equipment repair shop. Position requires sensory demands of hearing, speech, near & far vision, tactile, and spatial perception. Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, heavy construction equipment, and snowplows. Equipment used but not limited to include: hand and power tools, shovels, saws, chainsaws, grinders, personal computer, personal safety equipment and any of a large list of light and heavy equipment.

Contact the Human Resources Office (651-438-4435) if you are in need of a full report of physical and occupational demands of the Seasonal Transportation Maintenance position.

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks, physical and drug screen.

Visit our Benefits site for more information.

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• Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current valid Class A CDL drivers license with combination air brake and tanker endorsements or a current valid Class B CDL drivers license with air brake endorsement?

• Yes, Class A CDL with combination air brake and tanker endorsements
• Yes, Class B CDL with air brake endorsement
• No, but willing to obtain

04

How many years of snow plowing experience do you have using a commercial snow plow vehicle? This experience must be listed on your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 + years
• No experience

05

Identify your years of work related experience driving a commercial truck and/or operating heavy equipment. This experience must be listed on your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 + years
• No experience

06

Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Dakota County? Select all that apply.

• Seek temporary employment for the winter months
• To gain work experience in my field of study
• Previously worked in this position at Dakota County
• Previously worked in this position for another organization
• Other

07

If you answered "other" above, please explain why you are interested in this position.

08

Do you have the ability to report to the Empire Transportation Facility within 30 minutes of a snow event call out?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to accept an offer between $29.00 - 30.00 an hour? The offer will be extended based on relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

10

Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• InDeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Minneapolis Diversity.com
• Minnesota Diversity.com
• Minnesota Works Website
• Minnesota Jobs Network.com
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• St Paul Diversity.com
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.

Required Question

Employer Dakota County

Address Administration Center

1590 Highway 55

Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

Phone 651.438.4435

Website http://dakotacountymn.gov