Bridge Maintenance & Winter Ops Specialist

Job Title Bridge Maintenance Worker/Snow and Ice - Transportation Generalist Senior

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title: Bridge Maintenance Worker/Snow and Ice
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID: 94366
• Location: Plymouth
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/21/2026
• Closing Date: 07/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME

The work you'll do is more than just a job. 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.

Job Summary The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. This job announcement will be used to fill 5 vacancies with Metro Maintenance at the following location: Plymouth Nights.

Job Duties: Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist Senior level include, but are not limited to:

Function - Bridge Maintenance

• Performs and maintains necessary repairs and installations in steel fabrication and erection of bridges and structures so that structural integrity is maintained at the lowest safety risk and inconvenience to the public.
• Performs concrete work for the construction/repair of bridges and structures so that concrete will be correctly placed, consolidated, finished, and cured to a proper surface in accordance with specifications.
• Performs carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings, and structures to ensure proper construction, remodeling, and forming is completed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with standards and relevant building codes.
• Assists with safety inspections on bridges and structures, cleans and prepares bridges, buildings, and structures for painting to ensure structural integrity is maintained according to Federal and State requirements.
• Provides traffic control set up.

Function - Snow and Ice

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control.
• Removes snow from roadways and shoulders.
• Opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow.
• Removes snow from rights of way or yards.
• Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions.
• Removes ice and material from culverts.

Shift Differential The shift differential for employees working on assigned shifts which begin before 6:00 A.M. or which end at or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M on that shift. Such shift differential shall be in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay and shall be included in all payroll calculations but shall not apply during periods of paid leave. An employee who requests and is approved by their supervisor to work before 6 A.M. or after 6 P.M., shall not be eligible for the shift differential.

Night Maintenance Premium Pay Maintenance employees working night shifts of durations lasting three (3) months or more, covered by this agreement, shall receive Night Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for all shifts which start between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. This will apply to all hours for the scheduled straight time shift. Such premium pay shall be in addition to the employee's hourly rate of pay, and any shift differential the employee would otherwise be entitled to. The premium pay shall be included in all payroll calculations for shifts actually worked, but shall not apply during periods of paid leave, or in calculations of back pay.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:

• Two years of experience performing carpentry OR concrete OR iron work OR a combination of one or more of these activities:
  • Examples of carpentry may include building construction; building repairs; or framing.
  • Examples of concrete work may include grading; bridge construction, repair, and maintenance; or forming, placing, and finishing concrete.
  • Examples of iron work may include structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in person or via two way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Valid Class D Driver's License AND a Class A CDL Permit with no airbrake restriction AND a tanker endorsement.

A two year technical trades training or degree (e.g., carpentry, concrete/masonry, etc.) or equivalent may be substituted for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript).

Preferred Qualifications Class A or B CDL with no airbrake restriction and a tanker endorsement.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive motorized vehicles in on and off road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting). The employee will occasionally operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury, specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate through writing, speaking, and hearing, and able to communicate with the use of electronic communication equipment, i.e., telephone, 2 way radio, computer, etc.

Additional Requirements All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a Criminal Background Check, SEMA Records Check, Drug Screening, Employment Verification, Reference Checks and Driver's License Screening at the required level for the position.

The incumbents will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a preplacement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines and semi synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).

Incumbents will be required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called in the event of an emergency and/or snow and ice event.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cheryl Utz at .

Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
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