Roadway Maintenance Technician

Sdsoybean; Watertown (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

South Dakota Retirement System

Paid leave

Sick leave

Paid family leave

Military leave

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Semimonthly pay periods

Meal per diems

Paid overtime

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Watertown, SD is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to help keep state highways safe and drivable. The role includes duties from road maintenance to installing signs, maintaining guardrails, and performing winter maintenance.

Expect 10-hour days May–Sept, and 8-hour days Oct–Apr, with possible night and weekend hours during emergencies. Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour with events like winter maintenance premium pay, and benefits include

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment or farming/ranching equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform road maintenance activities and use basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway maintenance and roadside activities.
• Install and replace signs, pavement markings, and traffic control devices.
• Maintain and repair guardrail systems and facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and operate various equipment.
• Promote safe work environment and public safety awareness.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Basic math

Customer service

Manual transmission driving

Job description

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Watertown, SD is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to help keep state highways safe and drivable. The role includes duties from road maintenance to installing signs, maintaining guardrails, and performing winter maintenance.

Expect 10-hour days May–Sept, and 8-hour days Oct–Apr, with possible night and weekend hours during emergencies. Salary ranges from $22.74 to $24.25 per hour with events like winter maintenance premium pay, and benefits include