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Seasonal Worker - (Road Operations)
Hennepin County
Transportation Operations
Location
Medina, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$46,800 - $54,277.38
per year
Type
Seasonal
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March 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves hands-on outdoor work maintaining and repairing county roads during the 2026 construction season, from April to October, including tasks like directing traffic, patching potholes, and clearing ditches.
It's a temporary position with shifts up to 40 hours per week in Medina, Minnesota, ideal for physically fit individuals who enjoy manual labor and don't mind working in all weather.
A good fit would be someone reliable, with a driver's license and prior experience in construction or landscaping, looking for short-term employment without benefits.
Key Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Hennepin County driver's permit
- Availability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, and work on uneven terrain
- Experience flagging traffic on road construction projects (preferred)
- Experience operating construction equipment like chainsaws or skid steers (preferred)
Full Job Description
The Road Operation Division of Hennepin County's Transportation Operations Department is seeking a candidate to work as Seasonal Highway Maintenance Operator for the 2026 season.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
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Location and hours:
This position is located at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. Work hours will be Monday to Friday and may include eight-to-ten-hour shifts equaling up to 40 hours per week. There is no public transportation to this facility.
About this position type:
This is a temporary seasonal (non-benefit earning) position that may last for up to six months during the 2026 road construction season (April–October 2026).
This position is internally classified as Casual Laborer.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Flag traffic, pave asphalt, and trim trees
- Shovel and rake.
- Patch potholes and seal cracks.
- Clean ditches and landscape.
- Perform other road construction/traffic maintenance related laborer tasks.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Availability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and work on uneven terrain.
- Experience:
- Flagging on a road construction project.
- With traffic maintenance related equipment.
- Performing a variety of roadway and construction-related tasks such as project inspection, installing rip rap, setting signs and traffic control devices, landscaping, operating portable changeable message boards (PCMS), rubbish pickup, pothole patching, shoveling and raking, sweeping, tree trimming, post-hole digging with a power auger, working in traffic and on uneven surfaces, and operating other traffic-maintenance equipment.
- Operating a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, including chainsaws, jack hammers, single-axle trucks (26,000 GVW minimum), skid steer loaders, woodchippers, and other related construction equipment.
- Working in areas such as building and heavy construction, lawn and landscape maintenance, farm-equipment operation, commercial motor vehicle operation over 26,000 GVW, road construction and maintenance, traffic-control device setup (signs, barricades, barrels, cones), and other construction-related activities.
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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