Street Maintenance Worker

Street Maintenance Worker

Salary

$34.60 - $42.67 Hourly

Location

Central Maintenance Facility

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

20260715

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Street Maintenance Worker

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible, Union Position

Pay: $34.60 - $42.67 per hour, DOQ

Join Team Eagan!

We're seeking a safety-focused, collaborative individual with a commitment to public service for our Street Maintenance Worker position. This position performs the inspection, maintenance, and repair of City streets, rights-of-ways, and signs. Be a part of a team that values diverse perspectives and life experiences to make the City of Eagan a great place to live, work, and play!

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview.

Invitations will be sent as applications are received and reviewed.

Essential Position Functions

• Perform repairs to asphalt and gravel road surfaces including patching, overlays, and crack sealing using specialized equipment such as pavers, melters, distributors, and loader.
• Load and haul material for street maintenance and repair.
• Perform concrete curb and sidewalk repair and replacement using concrete saws, jack hammers, and specialized concrete raising equipment.
• Perform street cleaning, boulevard, ditch, and right-of-way cleaning, catch basin/storm sewer inlet and outlet maintenance and rough-cut mowing and tree trimming/removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal using trucks, loaders, and other specialized equipment.
• Perform minor vehicle, building, and grounds maintenance and participate in building constructions/refurbishment as assigned.
• Install, maintain, and replace street identification, traffic control signs, and pavement markings while maintaining and organizing records.
• Respond to emergency call outs after scheduled work hours and be available for extended workdays, call backs, and shift schedule changes.
• Adhere to and implement all safety rules, regulations, and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment to protect the employee, operation, and the public.
• Understand and actively participate in work zone safety procedures and operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Performing other maintenance tasks while assisting other maintenance divisions as assigned including emergency situations or to balance seasonal workloads and schedules.
• Provide on-the-job direction and/or training to other employees as needed for certain job situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation of street maintenance, paving, snow plowing, and/or general construction equipment
• OR-

Served six (6) or more months as a City of Eagan Maintenance Trainee.

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (Category 1 or 2) with air brake and tank endorsements.
• Valid Class A Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (Interstate, Category 1 or 2) with air brake and tank endorsement within 180 days of hire - City provided training available!
• Perform all the essential position functions and meet the physical requirements of the position under the working conditions as described.

Knowledge of:

• Material, methods and techniques used in construction and maintenance activities.
• Occupational hazards of work and necessary job-related safety precautions.

Skills in:

• The use of all tools and equipment associated with street maintenance.
• The operation of vehicles/equipment used for street maintenance.
• Basic math and arithmetic.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, understanding of GIS, data entry).

Ability to:

• Safely operate vehicles and equipment used for structural and operation street maintenance.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Understand and use equipment safely and to adhere to all safety practices and procedures.
• Handle stressful situations.

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• A graduate of a vocational school in heavy equipment operation, construction and maintenance methods, or related field.
• A graduate of the American Public Works Association-Minnesota Chapter Public Works Certificate Program and/or Leadership Academy.
• Five (5) years of experience in asphalt maintenance and repair.
• Five (5) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of concrete, specifically curb and gutter, sidewalk, and miscellaneous flatwork.

Working Conditions and Hours:

Normal hours of work are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hours of work may change depending on department needs. May include shift changes for the efficient operation of the division. FLSA non-exempt position.

• Up to 80% Team; 20% Independent
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards, speak intelligibly, hear and read.

CLICK HERE to view the full position description including physical demands and requirements.

Why choose the City of Eagan?

We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it's a place that being respectful is the norm - people are just nice!

What are the benefit offerings?

For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.

Benefits

• Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental - Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntarily Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs

Retirement and Medical Savings Options

• Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
• PERA Pension
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

Leave accruals

• Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
• Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
• Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to meet the physical requirements of this position, including lifting up to 80 pounds?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Commercial Drivers License (Category 1 or 2) with air brake and tank endorsements?

• Yes - Class A
• Yes - Class B
• No

06

If you DO NOT have a valid CLASS A CDL with air brake and tank endorsement, do you have the ability to obtain one within 180 days of hire with City provided training?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I already possess a valid Class A CDL with air brake and tank endorsements

07

Do you have three (3) or more years of experience in the operation of street maintenance, paving, snow plowing, and/or general construction equipment -OR- have you served six (6) or more months as a City of Eagan Maintenance Trainee?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have with tree trimming or felling with a chainsaw?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

09

How many years of experience do you have operating a snow plow?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

10

Have you graduated from a vocational school program that specializes in heavy equipment operation, construction and maintenance methods, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

11

Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

12

Are you a graduate of the American Public Works Association - Minnesota Chapter Public Works Certificate Program and/or Leadership Academy?

• Yes
• No

13

How many years of experience do you have in asphalt maintenance and repair?

• No Experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10+ years

14

How many years of experience do you have in installation, maintenance, and repair of concrete, specifically curb and gutter, sidewalk, and miscellaneous flatwork?

• No Experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10+ years

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com