Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

The Bon Homme County Highway Department will be accepting applications for a full-time maintenance worker. A Class A CDL is required. Position open until filled, pending qualifications.

Maintenance Workers are responsible for ensuring the county roads are safe and drivable for the traveling public at all times. Duties may include, but are not limited to, operating road grader performing roadway maintenance; performing roadside activities; installing and replacing signs, performing structure maintenance and repair activities; performing winter maintenance; maintaining and repairing highway department facilities; performing preventative maintenance and equipment repair; providing temporary traffic control through and around work zones; operating and using a variety of equipment and tools; and promoting a safe work environment.

From approximately mid-March to mid-November, the anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week, from Monday through Thursday each week. From approximately mid-November to mid-March, the anticipated work schedule for this position is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions.

Must have a valid driver license and must have or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) to retain employment.

Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, drug and alcohol testing.

Bon Homme County offers health insurance, vision, and Health Savings account, life insurance, SD retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.

Desired Knowledge and Skills :

• methods, materials, and techniques used to perform road maintenance activities (desirable but not required);
• preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts (desirable but not required);
• basic math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide;
• use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools;
• operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments (desirable but not required);
• drive and operate a manual transmission.

Ability to :

Starting pay : $21.99

Applications may be picked up at the Bon Homme County Highway office at 1310 Birch Street or the Tyndall shop at 1400 Birch Street, Tyndall, SD.

Bon Homme County Highway Department is an equal opportunity employer.

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