Highway Maintenance Aide – Seasonal

Job Summary

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor necessary for the maintenance of the facilities, grounds, and highways within the Carver 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 License

Scored Examination Process

All 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 positions

01 As of 05/01/2026, are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 02 Are you available to work weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.? Yes No 03 Are you available to work overtime, more than 8 hours in a day? Yes No 04 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Have you previously worked for Carver County Public Works? Yes No 06 Have you worked for any Public Works department? (City, County, State) Yes No 07 If you answered yes above, please state location and duties performed. If you answered no, please indicate N/A. 08 Which of the below best describes your experience working in traffic? I have some experience in this area I have previous traffic control experience None of the above 09 Are you a MnDOT Certified Flagger? Yes No 10 Do you have experience working outside? Yes No 11 Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply: Using a riding mower Using a weed whip Using a chain saw Using a brush chopper Shoveling Seal Coating Raking Lifting/hauling roadway materials I have none of the above experience * Required Question

Carver County 600 East 4th Street Chaska, Minnesota, 55318 952-361-1525