Highway Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government•Tyndall, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is a full-time position with the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Tyndall. Working as part of a crew, the employee helps keep state highways safe and drivable for the traveling public. Duties may include roadway and roadside maintenance; installing and replacing signs, permanent traffic-control devices, and pavement markings; maintaining and repairing guardrails, structures, department facilities, and properties; winter maintenance; preventive maintenance and equipment repair; responding to emergencies and other incidents; providing on-the-job training and work direction; setting up temporary traffic control at work zones and emergency or hazardous sites; maintaining documentation; operating tools and equipment; 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, the anticipated schedule is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. Night and shift work may be required, as well as weekend and holiday work during emergencies and inclement weather. Work is frequently performed outdoors in all weather conditions and near highway traffic. Employees performing winter maintenance duties on weekends or holidays may receive a $5.00-per-hour premium. The employee must have a valid driver license and obtain a valid CDL within 120 days of hire to retain employment. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions 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. 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. Employment is subject to drug and alcohol testing and driving-record checks.

Requirements

Have a valid driver license.
Obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire to retain employment.
Have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions 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 to work for inclement weather and highway emergencies and reach the home station within 30 minutes of notification under normal driving conditions.
Be subject to 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 residing outside South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.
Display ethical conduct, courtesy toward customers, cooperation, commitment, attention to detail, and thoroughness in completing assignments.
Be able to routinely lift 35 pounds, occasionally lift up to 60 pounds without assistance, and infrequently lift 90 or more pounds with assistance.
Be able to routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a self-motivated, determined mindset.

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 knowledge.
Skill in operating, maintaining, and repairing 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, structures, department facilities, and properties.
Perform winter maintenance, 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

Hiring incentive of $2,500, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health insurance, including a zero-cost premium plan and low- and high-deductible plans with single and family coverage.
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 partial state match; this position is in Class A retirement.
Paid vacation leave: 15 days per year.
Sick leave: 14 days per year.
Paid family leave: 12 weeks for birth and 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.
Winter maintenance premium pay of $5.00 per hour when performing winter maintenance duties on a weekend and/or holiday.