Highway Maintenance Pro | CDL Required, Great Benefits

Sdsoybean; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Retirement plan (SDRS)

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Meal per diems available

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Salem, SD is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker for full-time duties maintaining state highways in all weather. The role involves crew-based road maintenance, traffic control devices, and equipment operation with safety at the forefront.

Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour, with a seasonal shift pattern: 10-hour days Mon-Thu May 1–Sept 30, and 8-hour days Mon-Fri Oct 1–Apr 30, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and CDL with tanker endorsement within 120 days.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to report for inclement weather and emergencies on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state highways to keep them safe and drivable.
• Perform roadway and roadside maintenance and install signs and traffic devices.
• Operate and repair a variety of equipment; handle winter maintenance tasks.
• Promote safety and provide on-the-job training and direction.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Salem, SD is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker for full-time duties maintaining state highways in all weather. The role involves crew-based road maintenance, traffic control devices, and equipment operation with safety at the forefront.

Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour, with a seasonal shift pattern: 10-hour days Mon-Thu May 1–Sept 30, and 8-hour days Mon-Fri Oct 1–Apr 30, plus comprehensive benefits.