Highway Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government•Murdo, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Highway Maintenance Worker in Murdo. The position 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 properties; preventive maintenance and equipment repair; responding to emergencies and incidents; providing on-the-job training and work direction; temporary traffic control; documentation; and promoting workplace and public safety. From approximately May 1 through September 30, the anticipated schedule is 10-hour days, four 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, including weekend and holiday work during emergencies and inclement weather, is required. Work is frequently performed outdoors in all weather conditions and near highway traffic. Employees must be willing and able to respond to inclement weather and highway emergencies and report to their home station within 30 minutes of notification under normal driving conditions. A valid driver license is required. The employee must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (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; an N tank-vehicle endorsement is required for specific positions. Employees are subject to pre-employment and other 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 position may receive a $5.00-per-hour winter maintenance premium when performing winter maintenance duties on weekends or holidays. Typical annual total compensation for an entry-level worker, including hourly wages and state/federal benefits, is approximately $67,003. The role is eligible for Veterans' Preference. Applicants must apply online; emailed applications and resumes are not accepted.

Requirements

Have a valid driver license.
Have or obtain a valid 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 highway emergencies and reach the home station within 30 minutes of notification under normal driving conditions.
Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
Be able to drive and operate a manual-transmission vehicle.
Demonstrate basic math ability, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Display ethical conduct, courtesy and responsiveness to customers, cooperation, commitment to completing assignments, and attention to detail.
Be able to 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.
Submit to required pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow-up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.
Authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record; applicants who live outside South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.

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 (desirable but not required).
Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts (desirable but not required).
Basic computer operation (desirable but not required).
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments (desirable but not required).
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application; it is not necessary for consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform roadway maintenance activities.
Perform roadside activities.
Install and replace signs, permanent traffic-control devices, and pavement markings.
Maintain and repair guardrail systems.
Perform structure maintenance and repair activities.
Perform winter maintenance.
Maintain and repair department facilities and properties.
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repair.
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, low- and high-deductible plans, and single and family plans.
Well-being program.
Employee assistance program.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Free basic life insurance policy.
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with a partial state match; this position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
15 vacation days per year.
14 days of sick leave per year.
12 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, equivalent to 40 hours per week.
15 days of military leave per year.
11 paid holidays.
Longevity pay.
Eligibility for meal per diems.
Paid overtime, if applicable.
$5.00-per-hour winter maintenance premium for qualifying weekend and/or holiday winter maintenance duties.