Highway Maintenance Worker-Lake Andes

Charles Mix County; Lake Andes (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government entity is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time position that involves working as part of a crew. This role includes a variety of responsibilities such as maintaining gravel roads, installing traffic signs, and clearing snow during winter. The position offers a structured work schedule with summer hours from Monday to Thursday and winter hours from Monday to Friday. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans and paid leave. If you're ready to contribute to your community and work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employer pays health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Overtime

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license or CDL.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on gravel roads and install traffic signs.
• Clear snow from roadways during winter months.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Willingness to learn

Job description

This full-time position involves working as a member of a crew. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing blading of gravel roads, installing and replacing traffic signs, performing structure maintenance and repair, clearing roadways of snow in the winter months, and hauling gravel to roadways.

From approximately March 1 to November 1, the summer work hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5:30pm. Winter work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Additional hours may occur during emergencies and inclement weather.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license or CDL.

The benefits of working for Charles Mix County include:

• Employer pays health insurance for employee.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• South Dakota Retirement with Employer Match
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Overtime (if applicable)
• Bi-Weekly Pay Periods

The ideal applicant will have knowledge of heavy equipment or willingness to learn.