Highway Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government•White River, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Highway Maintenance Worker in White River. The role works as part of a crew to keep state highways safe and drivable for the traveling public. Duties include roadway and roadside maintenance; installing and replacing signs, traffic-control devices, and pavement markings; maintaining guardrails and structures; winter maintenance; maintaining department facilities and property; equipment preventive maintenance and repair; responding to emergencies and incidents; providing work direction and on-the-job training; setting up temporary traffic control; maintaining documentation; operating equipment and tools; and supporting a safe work environment and public safety awareness. From approximately May 1 through September 30, the anticipated schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. From approximately October 1 through April 30, it is five eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. Night and shift work, as well as weekend and holiday work during emergencies and inclement weather, is required. Work is frequently outdoors in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Employees responding to and performing winter maintenance on weekends and/or holidays are eligible for a $5.00-per-hour winter maintenance premium. A valid driver's license is required. The employee must obtain a valid CDL within 120 days of hire to retain employment. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required to operate specified Class A truck-tractor/semi-trailer vehicles with manual transmission; certain positions require an N tank-vehicle endorsement. The employee must be willing and able to report for inclement weather and other highway emergencies and, under normal driving conditions, reach the home station within 30 minutes of notification. The position is subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, and applicants must authorize a complete driving-record check. The hourly wage is $22.74–$24.25, depending on experience. The posting estimates total annual compensation of approximately $67,003 for an entry-level worker, including wages and state/federal benefits.

Requirements

Have a valid driver's license.
Obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within 120 days of hire to retain employment.
Have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement to operate specified Class A truck-tractor/semi-trailer vehicles with manual transmission; an N tank-vehicle endorsement is required for specific positions.
Be willing and able to report for inclement weather and other 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 living outside South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.
Submit to 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.
Display high ethical standards; treat customers courteously and respond to their needs; work cooperatively; commit effort to completing assignments; and complete work accurately and thoroughly.
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/ranching equipment, and/or experience in heavy construction.
Knowledge of road-maintenance methods, materials, and techniques.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts.
Basic computer-operation knowledge.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments.

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 repairs.
Perform winter maintenance.
Maintain and repair department facilities and properties.
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Respond to emergencies and other incidents.
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.
South Dakota Retirement System membership with partial state match; this position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Paid vacation leave (15 days per year).
Sick leave (14 days per year).
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth or adoption of a 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.
$5.00-per-hour winter maintenance premium when performing winter maintenance duties on weekends and/or holidays.