Seasonal Worker - Bridge Division
APPLY HERE! Seasonal Worker - Bridge Division | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Seasonal Worker - Bridge Division
Salary
$22.50 - $26.09 Hourly
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
26TRNS052TF009
Closing Date
3/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Public Works Transportation Department's Bridge division is seeking multiple candidates to work as Seasonal Workers for the 2026 road construction 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.
Find us here at upcoming career fairs!
Location and hours:These positions are located at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. The typical work schedule will be 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with occasional evening and weekend hours. There is no public transportation to this facility.
About these position types:These are temporary, seasonal positions (non-benefit earning) that may last for up to six months during the 2026 road construction season (April - October). These positions are also available to accommodate a student's schedule and work from (June - August).
These positions are internally classified as Casual Laborer. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
Assist bridge maintenance crews with bridge flushing and bridge sealing activities and crack sealing bridge decks.
Paint over/remove graffiti.
Assist with traffic control signs and devices during bridge inspection and bridge maintenance work.
Flag traffic.
Shovel, rake, and sweep.
Trim trees, chip bushes, and remove debris.
Install signs and traffic control devices.
Perform other road construction/traffic maintenance related laborer tasks.
Need to have:
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.
Nice to have:
Knowledge of road and grounds maintenance practices and equipment.
Experience:
Working with traffic control and/or traffic control devices.
Flagging on a road construction project.
Working with concrete
Ability to:
Follow verbal and written directions, including the department's cellphone policy.
Hook, pull, and back up a trailer efficiently.
Operate a 1-ton dump box truck and be able to set up a lane closer in accordance with the MUTCD.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition divisionHennepin County Human Resources departmentSubmit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
APPLY HERE! Seasonal Worker - Bridge Division | Job Details tab | Career Pages