Highway Maintenance Operator

Salary: $26.57 - $39.85 Hourly
Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03115 - 2
Division: Public Works
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 4:30 PM Central


JOB SUMMARY
The Highway Maintenance Operator provides skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor in the maintenance, reconstruction, building and repair of County highways, bridges, parks, fairgrounds, courthouse and all county properties. Most work is performed outside, often in hazardous and inclement weather. Work includes weekend, nights, holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions. Most work is performed independent of technical supervision. Maintains and repairs highways and bridges in both rural and suburban areas. Participates in improvement projects to highways and all county owned properties and buildings. Performs maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles, equipment and performs minor repairs. Also subject to 24/7 call out availability for all types of highway maintenance issues.

This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40.
This is a safety-sensitive position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Safely operates light and heavy equipment in a constantly changing environment to perform highway and bridge maintenance functions.
• Performs related skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor to maintain parks, county buildings, public drainage systems, and other public works projects as required.
• Assists in county traffic services which include assisting in sign making operations, installation of new signs and posts, and repair of existing signs.
• Performs "call-out" assignments as required. They may be called upon to call others to come in to work in the absence of the foreman, and the superintendent.
• Performs truck driver safety inspections as required by Minnesota Law.
• Performs maintenance on all types of light and heavy equipment.
• Operates computers and mobile phone/devices for use with Cartegraph, Outlook, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• Requires an approved valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations within the last three years. Must obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and tanker endorsement within probationary period of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-3 years experience in highway maintenance and construction work including operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, other vehicles, and equipment related to highway maintenance and construction. Some basic knowledge of hazardous materials and some basic knowledge of work zones.

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 including FMCSA Clearinghouse, and pre-placement physical, including DOT screening.
01


Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a Highschool diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you available to work weekdays between 7:00AM and 3:30PM?

• Yes
• No

04


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

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently have a CDL license?

• Yes
• No
• In the process of obtaining one.

06


Do you have a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

08


Have you previously worked for Carver County Public Works?

• Yes
• No

09


If you indicated Carver County work experience, please describe it below. Include former supervisor and department. If you do not have Carver County work experience, please indicate N/A.
10


Which of the below best describes your traffic experience?

• Previous traffic control experience
• MnDot Certified Flagger
• None of the above

11


Do you have experience working outside?

• Yes
• No

12


If you indicated that you have experience working outside, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
13


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

• Using a mower
• Using a weed whip
• Using a chainsaw
• Using a brush chipper
• Asphalt
• Seal Coating
• Concrete
• Establishing grades and grading
• Plowing snow
• Turf maintenance
• Equipment maintenance
• Erosion control
• I have none of the above experience

Required Question