Highway Maintenance Technician — Outdoor, Full-Time

Sdsoybean; Tyndall (SD); On-site; USD 65,192,000 - 69,486,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision

Paid leave

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Tyndall, SD, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker for full-time, 40 hours weekly. Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour, with weekend/holiday coverage during emergencies.

A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within 120 days, and there is winter premium pay of $5.00 per hour during winter maintenance duties. The role involves maintaining state highways, fluidly switching schedules across seasons, and operating various equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to drive and operate manual transmissions is required.
• Basic math skills are needed for daily tasks.
• Basic computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance activities and related roadside tasks.
• Maintain and repair highway facilities and equipment.
• Operate and use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Report to work in diverse weather and highway conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driving (CDL)

Math basics

Basic computer skills

Manual transmission operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Tyndall, SD, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker for full-time, 40 hours weekly. Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour, with weekend/holiday coverage during emergencies.

A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within 120 days, and there is winter premium pay of $5.00 per hour during winter maintenance duties. The role involves maintaining state highways, fluidly switching schedules across seasons, and operating various equipment.