Transportation Generalist - Road Surface-Roadway Maint Snow & Ice

Transportation Generalist – Road Surface, Roadway Maintenance & Snow & Ice

Location:

Red Wing, MN
Job
Posted: 1/06/2026
Closing date: 1/27/2026

Work Shift:

7:00 am – 3:30 pm (daytime);
Snow & Ice shift options A (12:00 am – 12:00 pm) and B (12:00 pm – 12:00 am) during winter events.
Salary: $24.76–$31.06 per hour ($51,698–$64,853 annually)
Telework:
Not eligible

• Job Class:
  Transportation Generalist
• Agency:
  Transportation Department
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Division/Unit:
  District 6B – Subarea Red Wing
• Work Area:
  Red Wing Truck Station
• Bargaining Unit: 202 – Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Perform all activities required for roadside maintenance.
• Perform roadway surface maintenance activities.
• Service and make minor repairs to operating equipment.
• Provide traffic control.
• Perform basic construction monitoring duties and inspections.
• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control during winter operations.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment; execute preseason and poststorm cleanup.
• Set up and transfer winter stockpiles of anti‑icing and de‑icing chemicals.
• Install, repair, maintain, and remove snow fences and replace mailboxes.
• Maintain documentation on snow and ice data for inventory and resource reporting.

• One year of experience in snow & ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signage, or related activities.
• Must possess a Class B CDL with no air‑brake restriction; must obtain a Class A CDL with no air‑brake restriction and Tanker endorsement within 5 months of placement.
• 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 for reading, writing, speaking and maintaining logs.
• Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of the CDL requirement; contact County Veteran Service Officer for details.

Job candidates who receive a contingent offer must complete a computerized Math and Reading Assessment. The minimum passing scores are level 3 (Mathematics) and level 4 (Reading). Prior test completion may exempt candidates.

Requires lifting up to 100 pounds frequently, walking or standing on rough terrain, and performing manual labor such as digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, and climbing. Exposure to cold and hot weather is common.

• Drug and alcohol testing required; pre‑placement negative test for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP, amphetamines and 6‑acetyl‑morphine.
• Background investigation: SEMA‑4 records, criminal history, employment reference, education/license verification, driver’s license check, and pre‑employment physical.
• Must register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Re‑verification and random drug testing will continue throughout employment.

Click “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions, contact the Careers Help Desk (651‑259‑3637) or email careers.us. For Connect 700 Program, email job  91244 and proof of eligibility to Olivia Spitzer (olivia.spitzer.us).

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for new parents.
• Pension plan after 3 years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Wellness and support programs.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, and veteran‑friendly employers. Reasonable accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities. Contact the MnDOT affirmative‑action office at email ADArequest.dot.us or call 651‑366‑4720.