Highway Maintenance Worker

Deadwood, SD | Transportation | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

22.74 - 24.25 US per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before June 29, 2026

Job  (Two Positions) Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Location:

Deadwood Salary: $22.74 - $24.25 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: GG Closing Date: 06/29/2026

This is a full‑time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Highway Maintenance Workers are responsible for ensuring the state highways are kept safe and drivable for the traveling public at all times. Duties may include:

• 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

The anticipated work schedule from approximately May 1 to September 30 consists of 10‑hour days, 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday. From approximately October 1 to April 30, the schedule is eight‑hour days, Monday‑Friday. Night, shift, weekend, and holiday work will be required during emergencies and inclement weather.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.

Incumbent is eligible to receive $5.00 per hour winter maintenance premium pay when responding to and performing winter maintenance duties during a weekend and/or holiday.

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 the tanker endorsement in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck‑tractor/semi‑trailer, with manual transmission. The CDL must include an N endorsement (tank vehicle) for specific positions.

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

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 the time of notification.

Experience, knowledge, and skills required:

• Willingness to learn; self‑motivated and determined mindset.
• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment, farming or ranching equipment, or heavy construction (preferred).
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used to perform road maintenance activities (desirable but not required).
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods such as changing oil, rotating tires, and lubricating parts (desirable but not required).
• Basic math ability.
• Basic computer operation (desirable but not required).
• Skill to use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill to operate, maintain, and repair various equipment and attachments (desirable but not required).
• Skill to drive and operate a manual transmission.
• Ability to display high standards of ethical conduct.
• Ability to treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate, and display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals.
• Ability to attend to…