Highway Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government • Britton, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family? The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Highway Maintenance Worker! Highway Maintenance Workers are responsible for ensuring the state highways are kept safe and drivable for the traveling public at all times. This position involves working as a member of a crew.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver license
• Must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment
• The CDL must include an N endorsement (tank vehicle) for specific positions and must have no transmission restrictions
• Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing
• Applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record
• Incumbent must be willing and able to report to work for inclement weather conditions and other highway emergencies
• Must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and determined mindset
• Ability to display high standards of ethical conduct
• Ability to treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals
• Ability to display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
• Ability to attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly
• Ability to lift 35 pounds routinely, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)
• Ability to routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Skill to use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools
• Skill to drive and operate a manual transmission

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment/farming or ranching equipment and/or experience in heavy construction is preferred
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used to perform road maintenance activities
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts
• Knowledge of basic computer operation
• Skill to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments

Responsibilities

• Performing roadway maintenance activities
• Performing roadside activities
• Installing and replacing signs, permanent traffic control devices, and pavement markings
• Maintaining and repairing guardrail systems
• Performing structure maintenance and repair activities
• Performing winter maintenance
• Maintaining and repairing department facilities and properties
• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment repair
• Responding to emergencies and other incidents
• Providing on-the-job training and work direction
• Providing temporary traffic control through and around work zones and emergency/hazardous sites
• Maintaining documentation
• Operating and using a variety of equipment and tools
• Promoting a safe work environment and participating in public safety awareness activities

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)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed