Highway Maintenance Operator - Sign Shop

Hennepin County • Medina, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hennepin County's Transportation Operations Traffic division is seeking a Highway Maintenance Operator to support year-round traffic-related initiatives and maintenance of county road signs, pavement markings, and guardrail assets, as well as the county’s snow and ice control operation. The position is located at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota, which has no public transportation access. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; candidates must also be available for day, evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend shifts. New benefit-earning employees attend in-person New Employee Orientation in downtown Minneapolis.

The Traffic Division maintains and operates county road signs, signals, pavement markings, and guardrails. Its approximately 30 staff members work across the Sign Shop, Signal Shop, and Traffic Management Center, which support 55,000 traffic signs, 9,000,000 linear feet of pavement markings, 10,000 pavement messages, 100,000 linear feet of guardrail, and 800 traffic signals. The department emphasizes respect, safety, high-quality service, innovation, collaboration, and responsible use of resources.

This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. The position is internally classified as a Highway Maintenance Operator. The posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Interview invitations are based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test, which may include cannabis testing, and/or a criminal background check.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in at least one of the following: road construction or maintenance; operating a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; operating and maintaining farm equipment; or working in the building and heavy construction industry.
• Valid Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Obtain a valid Class A driver's license with fifth-wheel hitch qualification, air brake, and tanker endorsements within one year of employment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods in all types of weather, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of safe operation of equipment used in roadway maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of various hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in all types of weather.
• Ability to make minor equipment repairs and adjustments in the field.
• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with the public, supervisors, and peers.

Nice To Haves

• Training courses pertaining to signs, pavement markings, and/or guardrail.
• Experience implementing traffic-control layouts according to the MN MUTCD Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual.
• Experience working for a government public works agency.
• Experience maintaining municipal streets, commercial parking lots, roadways, and/or private residences using snowplowing equipment.
• At least six months of experience operating construction-related equipment in a work setting.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook, and other software such as Asset Management, Sign CAD, and/or Flexi.
• Experience installing and maintaining signs, pavement markings, and guardrails.
• Experience working as part of a team or work group.

Responsibilities

• Work with traffic control for work zones, including laying out traffic control signs, setting cones, and flagging operations in accordance with the MN Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) field manual.
• Assist senior sign workers with installation, maintenance, and manufacturing of striping, guardrails, and roadway signs.
• Perform or assist with installation and maintenance of pavement markings and roadway safety enhancements.
• Complete sight-distance reviews and clear sight lines for signs, intersections, and driveways.
• Collect, log, and document asset-management data, including night sign inspections.
• Perform snow and ice control using county snowplow equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow
• A $500 employee referral bonus may be available to eligible current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed