Equipment Shop Foreman

Custer, SD | Game, Fish and Parks | Full‑Time 40 Hours Weekly

28.54 - 28.54 US per hour

Posted 2 weeks ago | Apply before July 14, 2026

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is hiring a Equipment Shop Foreman who manages maintenance and repair, coordinates receipt and disposal of wheeled vehicles and industrial and construction equipment to ensure high quality, cost‑effective vehicles and equipment; and continuity of equipment performance. This position also manages equipment shop and storeroom facilities and inventories to ensure an available, controlled work environment with an adequate source of tools, shop equipment, parts and supplies.

Incumbents must have a valid driver’s license and must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 120 days of hire. The CDL must include an N endorsement (tank vehicle) and permit operation of a Class A vehicle with manual transmission. The incumbent will also be subject to pre‑employment, random, reasonable‑suspicion, post‑accident, follow‑up, and return‑to‑duty drug and alcohol testing.

• Personnel management and practices of supervision
• Fiscal management procedures sufficient to prepare a shop operating budget and authorize expenditure of allocated money
• The standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the automotive mechanics trade
• The principles of internal combustion engines, different drive trains, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems
• The principles of automotive computer technology, diagnostics, and repair methods
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics trade
• State and federal guidelines governing safe handling and disposal methods for hazardous materials
• Department policies and procedures

• Effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines
• Develop procedures and determine the logical flow of work through the work unit
• Prepare budget estimates, maintain records, and prepare reports
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the work of skilled and unskilled employees
• Delegate assignments to the most appropriate subordinate
• Communicate explicit expectations and standards of performance to subordinates and follow up and evaluate work performed
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine the most effective corrective actions
• Operate heavy equipment

To be considered, please attach your resume.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation; an arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will also undergo an abuse and neglect screening and will need to complete a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; 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 will use E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.