Snow Plow Operators (Winter Seasonal)

Overview

Winter Maintenance Seasonal positions are available with the Department of Transportation / Division of Operations in Flandreau. Two positions are available: one Day Shift and one Night Shift. Shifts vary from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. For questions about varied shifts, contact Chris Voelker at 605.941-4478.

Minimum salary: $22.80 - $24.60 per hour depending on experience. Closing Date: March 31, 2027. Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date. The normal winter season is approximately September 24 through May 8.

Duties

Winter Maintenance Seasonal workers are responsible for snow and ice removal on State highways during inclement weather. Duties will also include performing a variety of highway maintenance tasks.

• Performing roadway surface maintenance activities
• Installing, directing, and replacing signs, delineators, and permanent traffic control devices
• Maintaining and repairing department facilities
• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment repair
• Responding to emergencies and other incidents
• Providing temporary traffic control through and around work zones and emergency sites
• Promoting a safe work environment and participating in public safety awareness activities

Hours

The anticipated hours would be 40 hours per week, with the possibility of overtime to include working weekends and holidays during emergencies and inclement weather. The hours needed will vary depending on the severity of winter conditions. Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have the ability to operate heavy equipment
• Must have a valid driver's license and Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with a N: Tank Vehicles endorsement; if you do not have a N: Tank Vehicles endorsement, you have 30 days from the date of hire to obtain it
• Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, follow-up accident, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening
• Applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record
• Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic
• Incumbent must be willing to report to work during inclement weather conditions, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings
• Incumbent must be able to report to their assigned Department of Transportation Shop within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification