Apprentice Highway Worker - Rapid City

Pennington-County,-Sd; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking an Apprentice Highway Worker to help keep roadways safe by performing maintenance on county highways and bridges. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing snow removal tasks to ensure safe travel for the public.

The position requires knowledge of equipment and truck operation, at least one year of road construction/maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a South Dakota Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Qualifications

• One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience
• Knowledge of equipment and truck operation
• Must obtain South Dakota Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire date
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment and trucks in a safe manner
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges
• Prepare equipment for snow removal including chains installation and loading sanding materials
• Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment
• Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members
• Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe condition

Skills

Driver's license

CDL tanker endorsement

Equipment operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Objective:

The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to ensure the roadways are safe for the travelling public by performing maintenance work on County highways and bridges.

Essential Functions:

• Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges
• Prepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materials
• Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment
• Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill area
• Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly condition
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education And/Or Experience Required:

• One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Knowledge of equipment and truck operation
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to move about and operate necessary tools and equipment.
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and move 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in-person and in writing
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.
• Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 30 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for
• Overtime hours may be required