Construction Technician

Job

Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Location:

Winner, SD

Salary: $22.19 - $23.29, depending on experience

Pay Grade: G

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

We are seeking a Construction Technician for the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) Winner Area Office. The role supports the mission of “Better Lives through Better Transportation” by maintaining and building state roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure.

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 Winner Area oversees over 1100 miles of roads and many bridges, including 120 miles of Interstate 90. Work includes asphalt paving, concrete paving, bridge construction, and more. You will work independently and as part of a team, receive training, and be equipped with safety gear and a state vehicle.

• Inspect, test, and sample materials (portland cement concrete, asphalt, gravel, soil)
• Inspect structures (bridges, box culverts, pipe culverts, installations)
• Perform field surveys
• Inspect temporary traffic controls through and around work zones
• Complete various records and reports

• Civil engineering techniques (preferred but not required)
• Elementary physical, mechanical, and earth science principles (preferred but not required)
• Various types of engineering survey equipment (preferred but not required)

• Operate computers and use Microsoft software
• Use a calculator and accurately perform basic mathematical functions

• Display high standards of ethical conduct
• Treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
• Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals
• Display a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments and goals
• Attentive to detail, completing work properly, accurately, and thoroughly
• Safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)
• Walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time; routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

All licenses and certifications are required within the first year of employment. Classes and training for certification requirements are provided through SDDOT.

• Certification in one or more materials testing areas (asphalt, concrete, gravel)
• Certification in one or more inspection areas
• A valid driver's license
• Further certifications determined by the supervisor according to job responsibilities or needs
• Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment

• Growth mindset
• Vision and creativity
• Team-oriented attitude
• Confident, action-oriented personality
• Attention to detail and passion for organization
• Commitment to fostering high ethical standards

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, 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

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical entry‑level Journey Transportation Technician is approximately $65,680.00 annually.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify upon hire.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us
/workforus

An Equal Opportunity Employer