Bridge Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26TRNS04FM123
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Bridge Div-OneOffice
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery - Bridge Division is seeking one permanent, year-round Highway Maintenance Operator. The position will be responsible for preserving and maintaining the county's bridge inventory through a routine bridge maintenance program to ensure safe and convenient use of the county's highway system by the traveling public. This position includes bridge maintenance activities, bridge preservation by flushing, bridge deck crack sealing, concrete bridge repairs, tree and brush removal, retaining wall maintenance, assist the bridge inspection program, and snow and ice removal during the winter season.
Targeted Salary Range:
$63,329.84 - $80,192.41 Annually
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Location and hours:
This position will be located at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota, 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 days a week, and work hours for the winter are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime will be required occasionally during summer/winter operations. Availability to work various shifts is required including days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Highway Maintenance Operator.
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In this position, you will:

• Perform routine bridge maintenance, annual bridge flushing, retaining wall maintenance, and various bridge repairs.
• Operate a variety of equipment needed for bridge maintenance, bridge preservation, and bridge inspection programs.
• Work with traffic control for work zones; layout of traffic control signs, coning in the work zone, and flagging operations following the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) field manual.
• Operate designated ice and snow control equipment including snowplows.
• Assist the bridge inspection program.

Need to have:

• One or more years of experience in one of the following:
  • Road construction and/or road maintenance.
  • Operation of a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
  • Building and heavy construction industry.
• Valid Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement. A valid Class A driver's license with a fifth wheel hitch qualification, air brake, and tanker endorsements must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have:

• Completion of a training program in heavy equipment operation and/or highway maintenance.
• Experience:
  • Working in a government public works agency.
  • Working as part of a team or work group.
  • Operating a snowplow.
• Knowledge of:
  • Safe operation of equipment used in roadway maintenance.
  • Safe and proper use of various hand and power tools.
• Ability to:
  • Follow verbal and written directions.
  • Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
  • Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in the field.
  • Interact effectively and tactfully with the public, supervisors, and peers.

About the division:The Bridge Division has approximately 15 full-time staff responsible for the design and maintenance of close to 150 bridges in Hennepin County. We also inspect over 200 bridges for Hennepin County, as well as other local agencies, railroads and private interests.
About the department:
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 (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.
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
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The requirements of this position are:
This position is located at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota, 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 days a week, and work hours in the winter are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime will be required occasionally during summer/winter operations. Availability to work various shifts is required including days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following applies to your Commercial Driver's License? Check all that apply.

• I have an air brake endorsement
• I have a tanker endorsement
• I have a hazardous materials (hazmat) endorsement
• I have a fifth wheel hitch qualification
• I have a bumper hitch qualification
• None of the above

05
Hennepin County Highway Maintenance Operators must obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of employment. Which of the following best describes your capacity to obtain a Class A CDL?

• I am able to obtain a Class A CDL with a fifth wheel hitch within one year of employment
• I am able to obtain a fifth wheel hitch, air brake, and tanker endorsements within one year of employment
• I currently meet these requirements
• None of the above

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Which of the following do you have at least one year of full-time equivalent work experience with? Check all that apply.

• Road construction and/or road maintenance
• Operation of a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW)
• Operation and maintenance of farm equipment
• Building and heavy construction industry
• None of the above

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Describe your full-time experience working in the area(s) selected above, including job title(s), employer(s) name, length of employment, and the type of work including duties and responsibilities, referencing jobs in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working in a government public works agency?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working for a government public works agency, indicating the government public works agency, job title, and dates worked, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
10
Do you have experience operating a snowplow?

• Yes
• No

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If you have snowplow experience, indicate what type. Check all that apply.

• Highways or roadways
• Municipal streets
• Parking lots - commercial
• Private residences
• I do not have snowplow experience

12
Have you completed a training program in heavy equipment operation or highway maintenance?

• Yes
• No

13
Describe the training program you completed, include the type of training program, the school/training center, and the year of completion. If you did not complete a program, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following pieces of equipment have you operated in a work setting for at least six months? Check all that apply.

• Chainsaw
• Jackhammer
• Single axle truck (GVW 26,000/min)
• Skid-steer Loader
• Wheel-loader
• Wood chipper
• Other construction related equipment
• I do not have any experience operating construction-related equipment

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.
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