About us
Minnesota Department of Transportation is a large business in GOVERNMENT_MILITARY in Thief River Falls, MN. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Modern office setting
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
**Overview:**
We are seeking a skilled Highway Maintenance Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating heavy equipment and working on construction sites.
**Responsibilities:**
- Operate loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes, and other heavy equipment
- Perform construction site maintenance tasks
- Assist in building and paving projects
- Provides traffic control
- Ensure roadways are safe through daily road maintenance surface activities
- Prepares and inspect equipment for snow and ice control
**Skills:**
- Good communication skills to speak with the public and employees in person and via two-way radio and other electronic devices
- Maintaining logs and simple records
- Experience operating commercial vehicles
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Good oral and written skills
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If you have a background in heavy equipment operation and construction site maintenance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to our team's success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.34 - $29.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Year round work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- Class A or B driver's license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Thief River Falls, MN 56701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person