Highway Maintenance Aide - Seasonal

Salary: $15.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type: Seasonal (has a specific end date)
Job Number: 03034
Division: Public Works
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


JOB SUMMARY


Performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor necessary for the maintenance of the facilities, grounds, and highways within the Caver County Public Works Highway System. This is a seasonal non-exempt position. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual. Employment will preferably start 5/10/2026 and will not exceed 9/1/2026.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform traffic control functions on highway maintenance projects.
• May operate light and some heavy equipment to perform construction and maintenance of highways and grounds.
• Performs manual labor to maintain the appearance of the highways, grounds, buildings and facilities.
• Assist with minor maintenance, construction, and repair of facilities, grounds, and highways.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 18 years of age.
• Available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on a regular basis. There may be times when the work shift may change because of special projects/needs.
• Availability to work more than 8 hours in a day due to special projects/needs.
• A Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS


All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.
No benefits for STOc positions
01


As of 05/01/2026, are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you available to work weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you available to work overtime, more than 8 hours in a day?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you previously worked for Carver County Public Works?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you worked for any Public Works department? (City, County, State)

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered yes above, please state location and duties performed. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
08


Which of the below best describes your experience working in traffic?

• I have some experience in this area
• I have previous traffic control experience
• None of the above

09


Are you a MnDOT Certified Flagger?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have experience working outside?

• Yes
• No

11


Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply:

• Using a riding mower
• Using a weed whip
• Using a chain saw
• Using a brush chopper
• Shoveling
• Seal Coating
• Raking
• Lifting/hauling roadway materials
• I have none of the above experience

Required Question