Seasonal Snow Plow Operator

Description Under the general supervision of the Highway Maintenance Manager and with work direction from the Assistant Maintenance Manager, is responsible to perform snow and ice control on various roads in Sibley County. T his is an on-call position, working as needed to fill in for full-time staff. Duties/

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Operates snowplow truck, motor grader, and skid steer for snow removal. Applies deicing chemicals to remove ice and snow from roads, which require early morning starts, extended hours, and weekend duty including holidays. Assist with maintenance work on vehicles (washing, oil changes, etc.). Assists maintenance staff with other activities. Usual hours worked per week can vary due to weather and work status. Generally 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Seasonal position. Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A valid MN Driver's Class A and tanker endorsement license. Must be able to work early and extended hours, and occasional weekends including holidays. This position is subject to pre-employment as well as random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation rules. Pre-employment background checks which may include: driver's license check (including history), criminal records check, and former employment check. Additional Information PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate equipment which requires monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex, and rapid adjustments including, but not limited to; snowplow, sander, motor grader, dump truck, tractor, front end loader. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as operating heavy equipment. Ability to exert moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling ENVIRONMENTAL Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, machinery, wetness, electrical current, vehicular traffic and/or dust, may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of injury. Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Previous experience in snow and ice control using a tandem snow plow. No

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offered 01 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questions, in addition to the application. I certify that all the information provided on the application and supplemental questions is true, to the best of my knowledge. Yes No 02 Do you wish to claim veteran preference points? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid MN Class A Driver's License? Yes No 04 Do you have a tanker endorsement? Yes No 05 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 06 Please describe the type of equipment you have used for snow removal. 07 Do you have snow removal experience? Yes No 08 Please describe any experience you have that qualifies you for this position? 09 References are required, have you supplied at least 2 or more references on your application? Yes I have supplied 2 or more references. I understand the requirement but have not supplied references. Required Question