Public Works Summer Seasonal Openings

Full Job Description

The current vacancies are in the Public Works Department.

• Highway Maintenance
  • To perform road maintenance tasks including mowing, weed whipping, brush cutting and clearing. Assist with placing traffic control and removing traffic control. Use a variety of hand tools and power tools. Perform related duties as assigned.
• Construction
  • Assist with construction tasks such as installing wooden survey stakes for road project boundaries and assisting construction inspectors. Perform related duties as assigned.
• Land Survey
  • Assist with land survey tasks in the field and office. Tasks include verifying property boundaries and maintaining the Public Land Survey System markers. Perform related duties as assigned.
• Engineering and Design
  • Assist Project Managers and engineering staff with tasks related to road and infrastructure design and operation. Assist with research and documentation. Perform related duties as assigned.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Requirements

1. Perform designated road maintenance duties such as directing traffic around construction areas, shoveling and raking blacktop, cutting grass along roadways and performing related duties. On occasion, may operate designated equipment under the supervision of departmental staff.
2. Drive county vehicles to work sites within Ramsey County.
3. Use a variety of hand and power tools such as shovel, pick, broom, weed whip, mowers, leaf blower, and pole saw.
4. Assist in road patching operations.
5. Drive pickup truck behind the road striping crew.
6. Set up traffic control devices and direct traffic as flag person on roadway projects.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Qualifications

Education: Sufficient to perform the work assigned.

Experience: None.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Other: Must be age 18 or older.

Additional Information

This position will remain open for application until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of applications will occur beginning March 09, 2026.

This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn't guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause.

Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301.

An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

Electronic submission is preferred. However, if you need to apply via paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Lindsey.Hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us.