Highway Maintenance Worker

State of South Dakota•Murdo, SD

28d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. Duties may include, but are not limited to, 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; and promoting a safe work environment and participating in public safety awareness activities. From approximately May 1 to September 30, the anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week, from Monday through Thursday each week. From approximately October 1 - April 30, the anticipated work schedule for this position is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. Night and shift work will be required, including working weekend hours and holidays during emergencies and inclement weather. Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Incumbent is eligible to receive $5.00 per hour winter maintenance premium pay when responding to and performing winter maintenance duties during a weekend and/or holiday. Incumbents must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. The incumbent must have a Class A CDL with the tanker endorsement and no restrictions in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck-tractor/semi-trailer, with manual transmission. 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. Pursuant to SDCL 32-12A, applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record. Applicants living outside of South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence. Incumbent must be willing and able to report to work for inclement weather conditions and other highway emergencies; and must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.

Requirements

positive attitude
willingness to learn
self-motivated and determined mindset
Incumbents must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment.
The incumbent must have a Class A CDL with the tanker endorsement and no restrictions in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck-tractor/semi-trailer, with manual transmission.
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.
Pursuant to SDCL 32-12A, 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; and must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.
display high standards of ethical conduct
treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals
display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, 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 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 (desirable but not required)
Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts (desirable but not required)
Knowledge of basic math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Knowledge of basic computer operation (desirable but not required)
Skill to use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools
Skill to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments (desirable but not required)
Skill to drive and operate a manual transmission

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)