Apprentice Highway Worker - Wall

Pennington-County,-Sd; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County in the United States is seeking an Apprentice Highway Worker to help maintain highways and bridges, focusing on safety and efficient operations. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing snow removal tasks to keep roadways passable for the traveling public.

Candidates should have 1+ year(s) of road work experience, a HS diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a South Dakota CDL with tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and truck operation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and CDL with tanker endorsement within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain with heavy equipment safely.
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges.
• Prepare equipment for snow removal; install chains and load sanding materials.
• Know functions and limits of each equipment piece.
• Maintain bridges and access areas; inspect and replace structural members.
• Keep all equipment in safe, orderly condition.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow all County policies and procedures.

Skills

Road construction/maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A with tanker

Equipment 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