Highway maintenance workers and technicians
Transportation Specialist Series
Keeping Minnesota's roadways safe demands a highly trained and motivated workforce.
Whether it’s plowing snow, repairing guard rail, filling potholes, paving roads, inspecting bridges or repairing and maintaining roads in other ways, MnDOT’s Transportation Specialists work to keep roads safe for their fellow Minnesotans.
What drives me
“The best part about my job is every day there is something new, something different.”
–Kim Peterson
Transportation Generalist
Transportation Associates & Transportation Generalists
Our entry-level position is called a Transportation Associate. To apply for a TA positions may require a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), Class A or B with no air brake restriction. If you already hold a Class A or B CDL with no air brake restriction plus have one year of related job experience, you may qualify to apply for a Transportation Generalist position. Tanker endorsements are required for some positions. Please list all your endorsements on your resume when you apply.
Hourly wage ranges
Wage increases
Wage increases occur every six months with good performance.
Advancement
Learn about TSS career path advancement in each job field.
Employment denials
Occasionally, a qualified job candidate is denied employment at MnDOT due to the results of a background check. Please read this notice about job denials for more information.
Application process
If you see yourself in a job like this, review the information on how to apply.
Reasonable accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation for testing, please request when scheduling your test so that we can make necessary arrangements.
The State of Minnesota is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission and sexual orientation.
Questions?
If you have questions, call MnDOT's Information Line, 651-234-7421 to leave a message. Your call will be returned within two business days.