Highway Maintenance Worker | Outdoor Role, CDL Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Dental, Vision and HSA

Free basic life insurance

Retirement system with state match

Paid leave

Sick leave

Paid family leave

Military leave

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Semimonthly pay periods

Meal per diems

Paid overtime

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Transportation in Milbank, SD is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker. This full-time role involves maintaining state highways, operating heavy equipment, and supporting road safety in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Schedule shifts vary by season (10-hour days 4x/week May–Sept, 8-hour days 5x/week Oct–Apr). Compensation includes standard benefits and potential overtime in emergencies and inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a self-motivated mindset.
• Experience with heavy equipment or heavy construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance activities and roadside work.
• Install and replace signs and traffic control devices; repair guardrails and pavement markings.
• Operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment; support winter maintenance and emergency response.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Transportation in Milbank, SD is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker. This full-time role involves maintaining state highways, operating heavy equipment, and supporting road safety in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Schedule shifts vary by season (10-hour days 4x/week May–Sept, 8-hour days 5x/week Oct–Apr). Compensation includes standard benefits and potential overtime in emergencies and inclement weather.