Seasonal Workers - Highway

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position.  Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.

• Experience in the operation and servicing medium sized tractors with mowers and experience in roadway construction and pavement preservation activities is desirable. 

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, assists with maintenance, operating equipment, hand tools and mowing tractors while maintaining roadway infrastructure.  Performs other duties as assigned.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• General maintenance
• Operates medium sized tractors with disk mowers or batwing mowers
• Operates various hand tools and power hand tools
• Answers questions from the public
• Is familiar with operating power machinery 
• Works as part of pavement preservation crew including patching and flagging
• Installs/maintains roadway signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control
• Cleans buildings, floors, bathrooms, sinks, etc.
• Maintains buildings, signs and fences on property, performing minor interior and exterior repair 
• Maintains equipment and vehicles such as tractors, mowers, trucks, etc., changing oil, lubricating and making minor adjustments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of assigned equipment 
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations 
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment 
• Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of assigned equipment 
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions 
• Ability to communicate with park users 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Ability to make minor operating adjustments and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.