Highway Maintenance Worker

Overview

Hiring incentive available: $2,500. This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation (SDDOT) located in Murdo. Salary $22.19 - $23.66 per hour, Pay Grade GG. Closing Date: 02/06/2026. This job is with the Department of Transportation / Division of Operations. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Introduction Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family? The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Highway Maintenance Worker!

Highway Maintenance Workers are responsible for ensuring the state highways are kept safe and drivable for the traveling public at all times. This position involves working as a member of a crew. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing roadway maintenance activities
• Performing roadside activities
• Installing and replacing signs, permanent traffic control devices, and pavement markings
• Maintaining and repairing guardrail systems
• Performing structure maintenance and repair activities
• Performing winter maintenance
• Maintaining and repairing department facilities and properties
• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment repair
• Responding to emergencies and other incidents
• Providing on-the-job training and work direction
• Providing temporary traffic control through and around work zones and emergency/hazardous sites
• Maintaining documentation
• Operating and using a variety of equipment and tools
• Promoting a safe work environment and participating in public safety awareness activities

Work schedule:

approximately May 1 to September 30 — 10-hour days, 4 days per week (Mon-Thu). Approximately October 1 to April 30 — eight-hour days, Mon-Fri. Night and shift work required, including weekends and holidays during emergencies and inclement weather. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Eligible for $5.00 per hour winter maintenance premium pay when responding to and performing winter maintenance duties during a weekend and/or holiday.

Licensing:
Incumbent must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. The incumbent must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions to operate Class A vehicle that is a truck-tractor/semi-trailer with manual transmission. CDL must include an N endorsement (tank vehicle) for specific positions and must have no transmission restrictions.

Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow-up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.

Additional requirements:

Pursuant to SDCL 32-12A, applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record. Applicants living outside of South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence. Incumbent must be willing and able to report to work for inclement weather conditions and other highway emergencies; and must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from time of notification.

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and determined mindset

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high-deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

Experience in the operation of heavy…