Job Description

Position Summary

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The current vacancies are in the Public Works department. The eligibility list created by these vacancies may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

To perform manual labor and operate hand tools, motorized hand operated equipment and motor vehicles less than 10K pounds GVWR including vehicle-trailer combinations in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and highways; and to perform all other duties as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed

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Repair and maintain road and highway surfaces using shovels, asphalt rakes, grade stakes, brooms, air compressors, and jack hammers. Repair and maintain right-of-way areas by removing brush, tree limbs and rubbish, spreading crushed rock, shaping ditches, spreading black dirt and laying sod. Remove snow by shoveling crosswalks, intersections, bridge walks, and drains and by operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Control traffic by setting barricades, cones, and arrow boards and by using hand signals and flags, in order to ensure the safety of highway workers and motorists, and to ensure that traffic moves with a minimum amount of congestion. Construct and repair spillways, curbs, guardrails, storm drains, and culverts, by using cement mixers, curbing machines, wrenches, shovels, jack hammers, stakes and tapes. Clean and maintain equipment, power tools and hand tools. Make minor repairs to equipment on the job.
(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

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Work Performance Test

for Highway Maintenance Laborer in Ramsey County.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

None.

Substitutions

None.

Certifications/Licensure

A valid Minnesota driver's license. Positions in this job class are subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation rules and Ramsey County regulations. Testing negative is a condition of employment.

Other:

As required by the FMCSA, once you have accepted a job offer you will be required to register for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and consent to a full query of your Clearinghouse record. Click this link to learn more about the clearinghouse. Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for CDL Drivers .

Note

Highway Maintenance Laborers will be required to obtain their CDL permit within 30 days of their first day of employment. Must obtain their CDL Class A license within their one-year probationary period.

Exam/Screening Process Information

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The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

Training and Experience Rating = 100%



The examination for Highway Maintenance Laborer will consist of a minimum qualifications screening and a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List:

The names of all applicants who properly completed and submitted an application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the Rule of 10 eligible list for an employment opportunity as Highway Maintenance Laborer. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 60 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been certified and their status.

Veteran's Preference:

This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process

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Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

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.

Additional checks:

Physical Demand test = Pass/Fail Drug/alcohol screening

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, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.



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.



. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.



For further information regarding this posting, please contact Elizabeth.Mattos@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
+ Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
+ Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
+ MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
+ VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

Pre-tax Benefit Program

+ Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
+ Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

Paid time off

+ Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
+ 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
+ Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
+ Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
+ Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

Retirement benefits

+ Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
+ New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
+ Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
+ Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

Transit and parking

+ Fully funded Metropass.
+ Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

Employee well-being

+ Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
+ Wellness programming
+ Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

Life Insurance and Disability leave

+ County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
+ Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
+ Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

Career development

+ Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
+ Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
+ County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
+ Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues



For information about Ramsey County's 2025 benefits, visit: https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits