Winter Reserve Snow Plow Operator

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State Government’s Department of Transportation / Division of Operations is hiring Winter Reserve Snow Plow Operators for Flandreau and Madison. Three positions available.

Duties include snow and ice removal on state highways during inclement weather; training will be provided. These are seasonal, non-benefited positions with variable hours during winter; applicants must be 18+, hold a valid driver's license and a Class A or B CDL with N: Tank Vehicles endorsement (or obtain within

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to operate heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a CDL with N: Tank Vehicles endorsement (or obtain within 30 days).
• Pre-employment and post-incident drug testing; driving record checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Snow and ice removal on State highways during inclement weather.
• Complete general maintenance tasks; training provided.

Skills

Operate snowplow equipment

Valid drivers license

Tools

CDL Class A or B

N: Tank Vehicles endorsement

Job description

Position Title: Winter Reserve Snow Plow Operator

Locations: Flandreau (1), Madison (2)

Positions Available: 3

Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Minimum Salary: $22.80 - $24.60 per hour depending on experience

Closing Date: March 31, 2027

*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

The normal winter season is approximately September 24 through May 8.

Duties

Snow Plow Operators are responsible for snow and ice removal on State highways during inclement weather. Duties may include completing general maintenance assignments. Training will be provided.

Hours

The hours needed will vary depending on the severity of winter conditions. Winter reserve drivers typically work only during winter conditions affecting travel.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt form civil service.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and have the ability to operate heavy equipment. Must have a valid driver's license and Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with a N: Tank Vehicles endorsement. If you do not have a N: Tank Vehicles endorsement you have 30 days from the date of hire to obtain it. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, follow-up accident, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record. Employee must be willing to report to work during inclement weather conditions, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings. Incumbent must be able to report to their assigned Department of Transportation Shop within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.