CDL‑A Highway Maintenance Tech — Outdoor, Year‑Round

State of South Dakota; Britton (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Well-being program

Paid leave

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

The State of South Dakota Department of Transportation in Britton is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to join a crew dedicated to keeping state highways safe and drivable. The role includes signage, pavement markings, and maintaining guardrails and facilities, with duties that cover winter maintenance and on-call emergency work.

Expect a schedule of 10-hour days May–Sept and 8-hour days Oct–Apr, with night shifts, weekends, and holiday hours during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation of heavy equipment/farming or ranching equipment and/or heavy construction preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; must obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and N endorsement within 120 days of hire; tanker and no transmission restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair state highways, signage, traffic control devices, and pavement markings.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment; perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs.
• Respond to emergencies, winter maintenance, and weather-related incidents; work in all weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The State of South Dakota Department of Transportation in Britton is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to join a crew dedicated to keeping state highways safe and drivable. The role includes signage, pavement markings, and maintaining guardrails and facilities, with duties that cover winter maintenance and on-call emergency work.

Expect a schedule of 10-hour days May–Sept and 8-hour days Oct–Apr, with night shifts, weekends, and holiday hours during emergencies.