Transportation Worker

Seasonal Transportation Maintenance

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 driver's 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.

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 position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Operates trucks for snow and ice removal including: hauling sand, mixing sand and salt, plowing and winging snow, and sanding and salting roads.
• 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.
• 24-hour emergency response to weather including snow, ice, severe storms and flooding conditions and other traffic hazards including accidents and spills.
• Operates loaders and other highway equipment.
• 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 one's 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) 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.