• Heavy Equipment Operator

    State of Minnesota (Little Falls, MN)


    Job Class: Heavy Equipment Operator

    Agency: Military Affairs

    + **Job ID:** 86437

    + **Location:** Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary:** Regular

    + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted:** 05/31/2025

    + **Closing Date:** 06/09/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Military Affairs

    + **Division/Unit:** Roads & Railroads Department

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift/ 7:00am-3:30pm

    + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $28.71 - $33.07 / hourly

    + **Classified Status:** Classified

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** Yes

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    This position exists to provide safe and professional equipment operations to maintain and construct roads, earthen structures, drainage and safety features for the Roads and Railroads Department.

    Minimum Qualifications

    -Experience in operating road graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment.

     

    - Experience in maintaining bituminous, gravel and concrete road surfaces.

     

    - Experience replacing culverts.

     

    - Must have a valid Minnesota Class A driver’s license.

     

    - Knowledge of salt spreading practices for ice and snow removal.

     

    - Must be able to receive and follow written and oral instructions on projects to be completed.

     

    - Must be able to work with a team to accomplish small and large projects.

     

    - Must be able to coordinate and work with other entities on Camp Ripley such as Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Carpentry, Range Control, and Environmental.

     

    - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card.

    Preferred Qualifications

    -Ability to respond to uncontrolled burns and control burn live fire ranges to reduce hazardous fuels to keep ranges safe to operate and must meet the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Standards for the wild land and prescribed fire qualifier system.

     

    -Ability to respond to and clean up hazardous spills.

     

    -Meet training requirements for set by the Post Commander and HAZWOPER Training Course.

    Physical Requirements

    Must have ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis. Requires occasionally lifting articles and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and toolboxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Must have the ability to climb and work off ladders. Must have ability to work in confined spaces with limited room to maneuver. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.