Highway Maintenance Tech: CDL Required + Great Benefits

Sdsoybean; Buffalo (SD); On-site; USD 65,160,000 - 69,486,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid vacation 15 days / year

Sick leave 14 days / year

Paid family leave 12 weeks

Military leave 15 days

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Semimonthly pay periods

Meal per diems

Paid overtime

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker in Buffalo to maintain state highways, perform roadway and roadside tasks, and operate a variety of equipment. The role includes extended outdoor work, shift duties, and readiness for winter conditions.

Ideal candidates have experience with heavy equipment or heavy construction, valid driver license, and willingness to work 10-hour days in peak season with changes in schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment or construction equipment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver license and obtain a CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 120 days of hire.
• Basic math skills required; ability to use basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance and roadside activities.
• Install and replace signs and pavement markings; maintain guardrail systems.
• Respond to emergencies and operate equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Basic math

Safety-consciousness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker in Buffalo to maintain state highways, perform roadway and roadside tasks, and operate a variety of equipment. The role includes extended outdoor work, shift duties, and readiness for winter conditions.

Ideal candidates have experience with heavy equipment or heavy construction, valid driver license, and willingness to work 10-hour days in peak season with changes in schedule.