Highway Maintenance Worker

About the role

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker to ensure state highways are safe and drivable.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance activities
• Perform roadside activities
• Install and replace signs, traffic control devices, and pavement markings
• Maintain and repair guardrail systems
• Perform structure maintenance and repair activities
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous sites
• Provide on-the-job training and work direction
• Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools
• Promote a safe work environment and participate in public safety awareness activities

Requirements

• Valid driver license and CDL within 120 days of hire
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds routinely, up to 60 pounds occasionally, and 90 or more pounds infrequently
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer operation

Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and determined mindset

Skills

• Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools
• Operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments
• Drive and operate a manual transmission

Benefits

• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year, 14 days per year sick leave, 12 weeks for birth and adoption of child)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

Compensation

The total compensation for a typical year for entry level Highway Maintenance Worker is approximately $67,003.00 annually. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Contact Information

To apply online, visit this link. For more information, call 605.773.3148 or email careers@state.sd.us.