Winter Reserve Snow Plow Operator

About the role

Positions: Winter Reserve Snow Plow Operator in Beresford (1) and Junction City (1), total 2 openings. Agency: Department of Transportation, Division of Operations. This is a temporary/seasonal, non-benefited position exempt from civil service, with the winter season running approximately September 24 through May 8.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow and ice removal on State highways during inclement weather.
• Complete general maintenance assignments as needed.
• Receive training on equipment and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a N: Tank Vehicles endorsement; if not possessed at hire, must obtain within 30 days.
• Subject to pre‑employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, follow‑up accident, and return‑to‑duty drug and alcohol testing; offers conditional on successful drug screening.
• Authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record.
• Willing to report to work during inclement weather, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings.
• Able to reach assigned DOT shop within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions from time of notification.

Pay

Minimum salary: $22.80 – $24.60 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Hours vary with winter conditions; work occurs only when weather affects travel. The typical winter season runs approximately September 24 through May 8.

Benefits

This is a non‑benefited position; no benefits are provided.