Highway Maintenance Operator

Salary : $53,560.00 - $73,507.20 Annually
Location : 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329, MN
Job Type: Full-Time (Union)
Job Number: 2026-31-1
Department: Public Works / Highway
Division: Public Works Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 4:30 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LOCAL 49ers-PUBLIC WORKS/HIGHWAY


Position Summary
NOW HIRING!
EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITY!
JOIN THE BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TEAM!
The Benton County Public Works/Highway Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Highway Maintenance Operator.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seasonal summer hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Schedule may be subject to change based on the department's needs.

Interview Process: Initial interviews may be conducted by phone or in person. Dates and times are TBD. Please monitor your email for updates and scheduling information.

Field Skills Test: A Field Skills Test may be required as part of the selection process. Dates and times are TBD. Candidates selected to participate will receive additional information and scheduling instructions. Please monitor your email for updates and scheduling information.
Application Deadline:
Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

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Position Summary
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of Benton County roads, bridges, related structures, and highway maintenance equipment. Safely operates a variety of highway maintenance equipment and performs roadway maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accessible travel for the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
A. Maintain and inspect county roads, ditches, signs, and culverts, and perform related duties in all seasonal conditions.
A. 1. Haul and place gravel and bituminous on county highways and roads.
A. 2. Perform pavement maintenance and repair.
A. 3. Operate snowplows and other heavy equipment to remove snow, ice, and storm debris from County roadways and apply ice control materials.
A. 4. Maintain land and ditches, which may include cutting brush, grass, shaping and seeding slopes, spraying weeds, and applying herbicides, as needed.
A. 5. Assist the Sheriff's Office with seasonal road restrictions.
A. 6. Maintain and repair culverts, ditches, bridges, right-of-way, etc., including brush and weed control and herbicide application.
B. Operate light and heavy equipment.
C. Install and remove snow equipment.
D. Install and maintain traffic control devices and signage and conduct flagging operations.
E. Perform minor to occasional major repairs, maintain maintenance equipment and vehicles, to ensure compliance with DOT safety regulations.
F. Communicate with the public regarding highway department operations and respond to questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
G. Perform monthly inventory checks.

Additional Functions
A. Attend training as needed.
B. Assist with building maintenance and repair.
C. Assist Civil Engineering Technicians.
D. Subject to emergency calls outside of normal work hours.
E. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A. Completion of a two (2) year associate's diploma or degree program (or higher) in Equipment Operation or a closely related field; and
B. Two (2) years of relevant experience in road or highway maintenance, construction, light or heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field; OR
C. Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
D. Must possess a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and be qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the State of Minnesota.
E. Must successfully complete a background check.
F. This is a safety-sensitive position. Must complete and pass all required pre-employment testing.
F. 1. Drug & Alcohol testing.
F. 1. 1. Subject to random drug testing.
G. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
G. 1. Ability to obtain and maintain, within one (1) year of hire:
G. 1. 1. Chainsaw Training and Certification.
G. 1. 2. Crane Training and Certification.
G. 1. 3. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, as required by the position. Training, proficiency testing, and certification must be maintained every two (2) years.
G. 1. 4. Flagger Training and Certification.
G. 1. 5. Forklift and Bucket Training and Certification.
G. 1. 6. Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification.
G. 1. 7. Tanker Training and Certification.

Preferred Qualifications
A. Three (3) years of relevant experience in snow plowing.
B. Experience operating a motor grader, including snow plowing and shaping gravel roads.
C. Experience in performing roadway construction, maintenance, and repair for public works or a highway department.
D. Experience operating a variety of heavy and light equipment used in road maintenance and construction.
E. Experience operating specialized road maintenance equipment, such as shoulder machines, crack sealers, patching equipment, street sweepers, rollers, road stripers, or similar equipment.
F. Experience operating and maintaining trucks and equipment with specialized attachments.
G. Experience performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on heavy equipment, vehicles, and small engines.
H. Experience applying weed and dust control chemicals.
I. Experience with traffic control devices.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A. Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations regarding the operation of equipment, particularly those pertaining to their operation on public streets.
B. Knowledge and skill in proper snow and ice removal techniques.
C. Knowledge of small and large engine mechanics.
D. Skill in operating heavy equipment and vehicles used in roadway maintenance and snow/ice removal.
E. Knowledge of state and federal OSHA standards and requirements.
F. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
G. Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisor generally sets operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.
H. Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies, and precedents using moderate analytical ability.
I. Ability to effectively communicate with the department and other departments, outside agencies, and the public on specialized matters requiring detailed or technical responses/explanations.
J. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
K. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
L. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
M. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
N. Performs the physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
O. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours, as necessary.
P. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
Q. Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
A. Work is performed both in the office and in the field.
B. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury within the office.
C. Must be able to perform moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
D. Environmental conditions include heat, cold, wetness, toxic chemicals, insect-borne illnesses, traffic, and other occupational hazards associated with road construction and maintenance.
E. This position may be intermittently exposed to offensive language, threats, mental effort, and stress.
F. This position occasionally performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.
G. This position is exposed to the potential dangers of distracted driving.
H. Subject to a random drug testing program.

Hours of Work
A. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
B. Seasonal Summer hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Fridays, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m.
C. Schedule may be subject to change, depending on department needs.

Equipment Utilized
A. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, and phones.
B. Light and heavy road maintenance vehicles, equipment, and tools used in the performance of duties.
C. Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
C. 1. Responsible for operating and maintaining a wide range of light and heavy specialized equipment, including motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, sign trucks, snow equipment, street sweepers, rollers, tractors and attachments, backhoes/excavators, shouldering machines, crack sealer machines, dura patchers, patch trailers, screen plants, chippers, dozers, trash pumps, forklifts and attachments, sprayers, steamers, cranes and hoists, truck scales, portable air compressors, packers, welders, skid loaders, chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, bucket trucks, plasma cutters, torches, grinders, band saws, drill presses, brine systems, post benders/presses, sand blasters, road stripers, generators, air tools, and transit/laser levels.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benton County offers an exceptional benefit package, including paid time off and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package are life insurance, medical, vision, and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan, and Public Employees Retirement (pension) - (PERA). Health Insurance is covered under the Local No. 49ers Health Plan.

BENTON COUNTY BENEFIT SUMMARY
This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Benton County personnel policies, or applicable labor contracts contain more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.

TO VIEW BENTON COUNTY'S BENEFITS GUIDE FOR DETAILS ON BENEFITS, CLICK HERE.

COMPETITIVE AND EQUITABLE COMPENSATION:
It is the policy of Benton County that competitive and equitable compensation be provided to employees, consistent with the Local Government Pay Equity Act and federal standards. We strive to be a market-competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. To do so, Benton County has adopted an annual classification maintenance program that provides for the ongoing review of all job classifications on a three-year rotating cycle. The Human Resource Department has information regarding the county's Compensation Plan, job classifications, and annual classification maintenance program.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO):
PTO is defined as authorized absence from duty with pay granted to employees in permanent employment positions. The amount of PTO earned is dependent upon hours worked and the employee's length of service measured from his or her last date of continuous service with Benton County in accordance with the following schedule:

YEARS OF SERVICE

ANNUAL ACCRUAL RATE

PER PAY PERIOD

ACCRUAL RATE

PTO

DAYS EARNED

0 through 2 years

168 HOURS

6.46 HOURS

21 PTO DAYS

3 through 6 years

192 HOURS

7.39 HOURS

24 PTO DAYS

7 through 10 years

216 HOURS

8.31 HOURS

27 PTO DAYS

11 through 15 years

240 HOURS

9.23 HOURS

30 PTO DAYS

16 through 20 years

264 HOURS

10.15 HOURS

33 PTO DAYS

21+ years

288 HOURS

11.08 HOURS

36 PTO DAYS
Employees in regular part-time positions, who normally work fourteen or more hours per week, shall earn PTO on a pro-rata basis.

HOLIDAYS:
Benton County observes the following 13 calendar holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday (4 hours)
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (4 hours) *
Christmas Day
**If Christmas Eve falls on a workday, County Offices (excluding the Sheriff's Office) will close at noon.

*Except for the December 24th holiday, if the holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be designated as the official holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the official holiday.

HEALTH INSURANCE:
All employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, shall be covered under the Local No. 49ers Health Plan. Newly hired employees will be eligible for coverage effective on the first day of the month immediately following their date of hire. Effective January 1, 2026, Benton County shall contribute toward employee health insurance according to the following caps: the lesser of $1,706.58 per month or the full cost of the Local No. 49ers Health Plan for 2026, and the lesser of $1,756.58 per month or the full cost of the Local 49ers Health Plan for 2027.

VISION INSURANCE:
All employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, may elect to purchase supplemental vision insurance through VSP. Newly hired employees who choose this option will be eligible for coverage effectively on the first day of the month immediately following their date of hire.

HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN:
Several classifications of employees participate in a post-employment pre-tax savings plan designed to help save for future medical expenses. For employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, Benton County will deduct $19.23 from each biweekly paycheck and remit such withholding to a post-employment health care savings plan administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System.

LIFE INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees and elected officials shall be provided with a $15,000 employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) term life insurance policy. ( As of 1/1/2026, Age Reductions no longer apply. )

OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
Additional life insurance coverage is available at the employee's expense.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE:
Employees may elect to purchase supplemental insurance through AFLAC. Available policies include short-term disability, accident, cancer, dental, critical illness, life, and vision insurance.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY:
Regular full-time employees may elect to enroll in long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability benefits provide up to 60% of the employee's monthly income, beginning on the 91st day of total disability. Employees must elect a coverage amount at the time of enrollment. Benefits continue until the employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. The maximum benefits duration is determined by the Social Security normal retirement date.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA, visit


PERA covers Minnesota local government public employees and non-teaching school staff. Membership is required once you meet the earnings threshold, and your earnings exceed $425 in a single month. Once you meet this threshold, your employer will enroll you in your membership group, and you will contribute a percentage of each paycheck to PERA.

As an employee of Benton County, you are enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). As noted, participation is mandated for all public employees and includes contributions from your employer.

YEARS EMPLOYEE EMPLOYER
PERA PLAN TO VESTED CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
PERA-Coordinated Plan 3 Years 6.50% 7.50%
PERA-Correctional Plan 5-10 Years 6.83% 10.25%
PERA-Police & Fire Plan 5-10 Years 11.80% 17.70%
PERA-Defined Contribution Plan 5 Years 5.00% 5.00%

Once "vested" in PERA, you have secured a cash benefit for your retirement in this defined benefit retirement plan. Unlike most retirement plans today, PERA will provide secure retirement payments that are not dependent on the financial market. You can calculate your retirement payments at any time! Alternatively, you may choose to take a refund of your contributions if preferred once you are no longer active in the PERA plan.

PERA - VESTING:
PERA - Coordinated Plan - 3 years (36 service credits)
PERA - Correctional Plan - 5 - 10 years (50% vested at 5 years; 100% vested at 10 years)
PERA - Police & Fire Plan - 5 - 10 years (50% vested at 5 years; 100% vested at 10 years)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
Deferred Compensation plans are voluntary, long-term savings plans designed to help employees prepare for retirement. Employees may elect to defer a portion of their paycheck into a Deferred Compensation plan authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. Both pre-tax and ROTH options are available.

PENSION:
Minnesota State Law allows public employees to participate in paid pensions. The Central Pension Fund (CPF) plan of Benefits and Trust Agreement governs the plan for the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49. The hourly contribution rate will apply to all straight-time hours compensated; however, no pension contributions shall be made on overtime hours. For the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, the contribution to the Central Pension Fund
will be $1.50 per hour for each member of the Bargaining Unit, up to a maximum of 2,080 hours per calendar year.
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REMINDER - Please be sure to:Attach your resume, a list of three professional references, unofficial college transcript(s), and ensure that all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions are fully reflected in your online application. All required materials must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the application deadline date.IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please attach all required materials to your application. All documents must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the application deadline to be considered. Resume, three (3) professional references, and unofficial college transcript(s). Make sure all experience, knowledge, and qualifications listed in your application are fully reflected in your online application.

• Yes, I have attached my resume, a list of three professional references, and unofficial college transcript(s), and I understand that all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions must be reflected in my online application.
• No, I have not attached my resume, a list of three professional references, or unofficial college transcript(s), and I understand this may affect the review of my application.
• I am in the process of attaching one or more of the required documents and understand that all required materials must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the application deadline date to be considered, and that all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions must be fully reflected in my online application.

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete all my answers with regard to education, experience, certificates, and licenses, and the supplemental questions section of my application. I must support the information I have included in my online application. I also affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the term "full-time" references a 40-hour work week. I understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I also understand that any falsification may disqualify me from consideration for this and subsequent recruitment with Benton County for up to three (3) years.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficiently detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score, which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

• Yes, I have read, understand, and agree to the above statement
• No, I do not acknowledge or agree to the above statement

03


PLEASE NOTE WHEN RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS: One year of full-time experience equals 2,080 hours (40 hours per week). Part-time hours must be prorated. For example, two years working 20 hours per week equals one year of full-time experience. Please select "Yes" below if you have read and understand this.

• Yes, I have read, understand, and acknowledge the instructions regarding full-time and part-time experience calculations
• No, I have not read, do not understand, or do not acknowledge the instructions regarding full-time and part-time experience calculations

04


Are you a current permanent employee with Benton County?

• Yes, I am currently a permanent employee with Benton County
• No, I am not currently a permanent employee with Benton County

05


Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes, I possess a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Yes, I possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from another state and would be eligible to obtain a Minnesota CDL upon an offer of employment
• No, I do not possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

06


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the endorsements currently held on your Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
07


This position requires a criminal background check. If selected as a final candidate, do you consent to participating in the required background investigation process?

• Yes, I acknowledge and consent
• No, I do not consent

08


This position is safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. The position is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing. If selected as a final candidate, do you consent to the required drug and alcohol testing for this position?

• Yes, I consent to the required drug and alcohol testing for this position
• No, I do not consent to the required drug and alcohol testing for this position

09


This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain, within one (1) year of hire, Chainsaw, Crane, First Aid/CPR/AED, Flagger, Forklift and Bucket, Pesticide Applicator, and Tanker training and certifications. Do you currently possess these training and certifications, or are you able to obtain and maintain them within one (1) year of hire?

• Yes - I currently possess one or more of the required training and certifications and/or can obtain and meet the remaining requirements within one (1) year of hire
• No - I do not currently possess any of the required training and certifications, but I can obtain and meet the requirements within one (1) year of hire
• No - I do not possess any of the required training and certifications and would be unable to obtain and meet the requirements within one (1) year of hire

10


If you indicated in the previous question that you currently have or are in the process of obtaining any of the following training or certifications-Chainsaw, Crane, First Aid/CPR/AED, Flagger, Forklift and Bucket, Pesticide Applicator, or Tanker-please list below the specific training and certifications you currently possess or are in the process of obtaining. If none, please enter "None."
11


Which best describes the highest level of education you have earned? (The education selected must also be reflected in your online application.)Note: Please select the highest level of education you have completed and earned. If you are currently pursuing a college degree but have not yet earned the degree, select High School Diploma/GED if that is your highest completed level of education. Select None of the Above only if you have not earned a High School Diploma or GED.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
• Completion of a one (1) year diploma or degree program in Equipment Operation or a closely related field
• Completion of a two (2) year associate's diploma or degree program (or higher) in Equipment Operation or a closely related field
• None of the above

12


If you indicated in the previous question that you have earned a diploma or degree, please indicate the area of study/major and the name of the institution from which you received your diploma or degree. If you do not have a diploma or degree, please type "None."
13


How many years of full-time, paid, relevant work experience do you have in road or highway maintenance, construction, light or heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 2 years of relevant work experience
• 2 to less than 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3 to less than 4 years of relevant work experience
• 4 or more years of relevant work experience

14


Please briefly describe your relevant full-time work experience in road or highway maintenance, construction, and/or light or heavy equipment operation. Include the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, primary job duties, and the types of road maintenance and/or construction work performed. Because some of this work may be seasonal, please also indicate the number of seasons you performed the work (for example, "three winters of snow removal"). If you do not have any relevant experience, please type "None."
15


How many years of experience do you have operating snowplows and/or plowing snow?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year of snow plowing experience
• 1 to less than 3 years of snow plowing experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of snow plowing experience
• 5 or more years of snow plowing experience

16


Please briefly describe your experience plowing snow. Include the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, job duties involving snowplowing, types of equipment operated, frequency of operation, and the general types of snow removal work performed. If you do not have any experience plowing snow, type "None."
17


How many years of relevant work experience do you have working with traffic control devices?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year of relevant work experience
• 1 to less than 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of relevant work experience
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience

18


Please briefly describe your relevant work experience with traffic control devices. Include the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, job duties, and types of traffic control devices you worked with. If you do not have any relevant experience, type "None."
19


Are you able to respond to call-ins, storm events, and other emergency situations within forty (40) minutes of being contacted?

• Yes
• No

20


Of the following types of equipment, which do you have experience operating beyond occasional use?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Two axle truck
• Three axle truck
• Tractor
• Front end loader
• Tractor-trailer and tractor-tanker combination
• Air compressor
• Jack hammer
• Chain saws
• Brush cutters
• Brush hog mower
• Rotary disk mower
• Generator
• Chemical and paint sprayers
• Bituminous heating plant
• None of the above

21


Please briefly describe your experience operating the equipment selected above. Include the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, job duties involving the equipment, types of equipment operated, frequency of operation, and the general work performed. If you do not have any experience operating the equipment listed above, type "None."
22


Which of the following types of heavy equipment do you have hands-on operating experience with beyond occasional use?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Dozer
• Loader
• Motor Grader
• Semi-Tractor
• Low-Boy Trailer
• Tanker Trailer
• Backhoe
• Shouldering Machine
• Street Sweeper
• Tandem Axle Truck
• Snow Plow
• None of the above

23


Please briefly describe your experience operating the heavy equipment selected above. Include the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, job duties involving the equipment, types of equipment operated, frequency of operation, and the general work performed. If you do not have any experience operating the equipment listed above, type "None."
24


Are you a U.S. Veteran, and are you applying for Veterans' Preference?Note: Eligibility for Veterans' Preference requires meeting specific criteria and submitting the appropriate documentation. Please see the next question for details.

• Yes, I am a Veteran, and I am applying for Veterans' Preference
• Yes, I am a Veteran, but I am not applying for Veterans' Preference
• No, I am not a Veteran

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Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference points are awarded to qualified Veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled Veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled Veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the Veteran's DD214, and a Summary of Benefits Letter from the USDVAFL or a death certificate. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON THE POSTED CLOSING DATE. Are you applying for Veterans' preference points?

• NO
• YES - a Veteran who served on active-duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447
• YES - a Veteran who served on active-duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability
• YES - spouse of a Veteran who served on active-duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position, but their service-connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties)
• YES - spouse of a deceased Veteran who served on active-duty 181 or more consecutive days, received an honorable discharge, and had a service-connected disability

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