Highway Maintenance Aide - Seasonal

Salary: $15.00 - $26.00 Hourly Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MNJob Type: Seasonal (has a specific end date)Job Number: 03034Division: Public WorksDepartment: OperationsOpening Date: 12/22/2025Closing Date: ContinuousJOB SUMMARYPerforms a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor necessary for the maintenance of the facilities, grounds, and highways within the Caver County Public Works Highway System. This is a seasonal non-exempt position. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual. Employment will preferably start 5/10/2026 and will not exceed 9/1/2026.This is a safety-sensitive position.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform traffic control functions on highway maintenance projects.• May operate light and some heavy equipment to perform construction and maintenance of highways and grounds.• Performs manual labor to maintain the appearance of the highways, grounds, buildings and facilities.• Assist with minor maintenance, construction, and repair of facilities, grounds, and highways.• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• At least 18 years of age.• Available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on a regular basis. There may be times when the work shift may change because of special projects/needs.• Availability to work more than 8 hours in a day due to special projects/needs.• A Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's LicenseSCORED EXAMINATION PROCESSAll 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, and pre-placement physical.No benefits for STOc positions01As of 05/01/2026, are you 18 years of age or older?YesNo02Are you available to work weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.?YesNo03Are you available to work overtime, more than 8 hours in a day?YesNo04Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo05Have you previously worked for Carver County Public Works?YesNo06Have you worked for any Public Works department? (City, County, State)YesNo07If you answered yes above, please state location and duties performed. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.08Which of the below best describes your experience working in traffic?I have some experience in this areaI have previous traffic control experienceNone of the above09Are you a MnDOT Certified Flagger?YesNo10Do you have experience working outside?YesNo11Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply:Using a riding mowerUsing a weed whipUsing a chain sawUsing a brush chopperShovelingSeal CoatingRakingLifting/hauling roadway materialsI have none of the above experience