Street Maintenance Worker

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Job Title:

Maintenance Worker

Department:
Street, City of Pierre

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating street sweepers, snow plows, and other equipment to maintain city streets.

• Operates a street sweeper to clean streets and city parking lots.
• Loads trucks with sand or gravel and transports to work sites and/or landfill with front-end loader; smooths jobsites with loader.
• Removes snow from streets and parking lots.
• Operates roller to seal city streets; fills water trucks at fire hydrants.
• Provides routine maintenance of equipment by performing such duties as checking oil and fluid levels.
• Patches potholes with asphalt.
• Operates sanding truck and backhoe as necessary.
• Performs janitorial duties and light housekeeping as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of city, department, and safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques.
• Skill in operating and maintaining equipment such as street sweeper, backhoe, truck, roller, snow plow, bobcat, and front-end loader.
• Skill in using various hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. A CDL is required for this position.

Must have possession of or ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Category Public Works Status Open Salary $23.41/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience. Posted January 4, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled