Highway Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government•Milbank, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker helps ensure state highways remain safe and drivable for the traveling public. The role works as a member of a crew and may involve roadway and roadside maintenance; installing and replacing signs, permanent traffic control devices, and pavement markings; maintaining and repairing guardrails, structures, department facilities, and properties; and performing winter maintenance, preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs. Other duties include responding to emergencies and incidents, providing on-the-job training and work direction, setting up temporary traffic control around work zones and hazardous sites, maintaining documentation, operating tools and equipment, and promoting workplace and public safety. From approximately May 1 through September 30, the anticipated schedule is four 10-hour days per week, Monday through Thursday. From approximately October 1 through April 30, the anticipated schedule is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. Night and shift work is required, and weekend and holiday work may be required during emergencies and inclement weather. Work is frequently outdoors in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. The employee must be willing and able to report for inclement weather and highway emergencies and, under normal driving conditions, reach the home station within 30 minutes of notification. A $5-per-hour winter maintenance premium applies when responding to and performing winter maintenance duties on weekends and/or holidays. The employee must have a valid driver's license and obtain a Class A CDL with a Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement within 120 days of hire to retain employment. Drug and alcohol testing applies before employment and at other specified times. The position requires authorization for the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record; applicants from outside South Dakota may also be asked to provide a record from their state of residence.

Requirements

Have a valid driver's license.
Obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with a Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement within 120 days of hire to retain employment.
Be willing and able to report for inclement weather conditions and highway emergencies, and reach the home station within 30 minutes of notification under normal driving conditions.
Authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record; applicants residing outside South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.
Undergo pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow-up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a self-motivated and determined mindset.
Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
Drive and operate a manual-transmission vehicle.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, courtesy and responsiveness to customers, cooperation, commitment to completing assignments, and attention to detail.
Lift 35 pounds routinely, up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
Routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment or farming or ranching equipment, and/or experience in heavy construction.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in road maintenance activities.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts.
Basic computer operation.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application but is not required.

Responsibilities

Perform roadway and roadside maintenance activities.
Install and replace signs, permanent traffic control devices, and pavement markings.
Maintain and repair guardrail systems and perform structure maintenance and repair.
Perform winter maintenance and respond to emergencies and other incidents.
Maintain and repair department facilities and properties.
Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Provide on-the-job training and work direction.
Provide temporary traffic control through and around work zones and emergency or hazardous sites.
Maintain documentation.
Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools.
Promote a safe work environment and participate in public safety awareness activities.

Benefits

Health insurance, including a zero-cost premium plan and low- and high-deductible single and family plans.
Well-being program.
Employee assistance program.
Dental, vision, and health savings account options.
Free basic life insurance policy.
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match; this position is in Class A retirement.
15 vacation days per year.
14 days of sick leave per year.
12 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption of a child, equivalent to 40 hours per week.
15 days of military leave per year.
11 paid holidays.
Longevity pay.
Semimonthly pay periods.
Eligibility for meal per diems.
Paid overtime, if applicable.
$5-per-hour winter maintenance premium when performing qualifying weekend and/or holiday winter maintenance duties.