Transportation Generalist/Transportation Associate – Hibbing Truck Station

About the role

The Transportation Generalist/Associate positions at the Hibbing Truck Station are integral to our mission of ensuring safe travel for all Minnesotans. These roles encompass a variety of tasks including road maintenance, snow and ice removal, and other seasonal duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconstruct roadways, right-of-ways, and shoulders with gravel, bituminous, and concrete road surfaces.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, and small rollers.
• Perform traffic control set-ups and ensure compliance with temporary traffic zone layouts.
• Perform landscaping duties, including tree trimming, grass cutting, and debris removal.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways and shoulders during winter seasons.
• Inspect and maintain snow and ice removal equipment, including snowplows and sanders.
• Document snow and ice data for inventory and resource management.

Requirements

• A valid MN Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class B endorsement and tanker endorsement.
• Ability to upgrade to a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in snow and ice control, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, or related activities.
• Knowledge of English sufficient for communication with employees and the public.
• Pass a math and reading assessment test (if required).
• Pass a background investigation, including drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• For Transportation Generalist: One year of experience in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities. OR Completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program with at least 60 semester credits.
• For Transportation Associate: Commercial Driver's Permit with no air brake restrictions, and ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in using heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan for retirement income.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

• Transportation Associate: $23.57 - $24.28 / hourly; $49,214 - $50,696 / annually
• Transportation Generalist: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position with seasonal schedules (summer hours & winter hours).
• Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations.