Seasonal Concrete Worker​/Lead | Street Division

Seasonal Concrete Worker / Lead – Street Division

Grade: N/A

Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour; DOE

Human Resources Department PO Box 910, 20 N. Maple, Watertown, SD 57201

These positions perform concrete repairs and other assignments to assist with overall division operations.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department/division assigned and qualification of the assigned work/equipment.

• Prepare and set up traffic safety signage, barricades, cones, and such to create a safe working environment.
• Work site preparation through the use of construction equipment and hands‑on manual labor.
• Removes existing materials such as concrete, dirt, and gravel.
• Installs new gravel, rebar, forms, and other items to complete the job.
• Compacts gravel base material.
• Installs new curb/gutter, valley gutters, sidewalks, fillet sections, and other types of concrete as needed.
• Cleans tools and work sites as needed.
• Safely operates heavy and light construction equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment and tools.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner and follows all safety regulations.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority and follows all policies for reporting.
• Assists with finishing concrete.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completes written records of labor and materials used for each project.
• Plans and schedules daily work to be performed.
• Finishes new concrete to required finish.

• High School Diploma/equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years’ related concrete work experience, and operating pickups, trailers, and skid steers
• Valid driver's license
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Experience and knowledge of concrete related work

• Valid Class A or B CDL
• Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
• No endorsements required for this position
• Basic mechanical ability/experience
• Work zone safety proficiency
• MSHA and Hazmat certification
• First Aid and CPR certification

• High School Diploma/equivalent with five (5) years’ of related concrete work experience, and operating dump trucks, trailers, and skid steers
• Valid Class A or B CDL
• Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
• No endorsements required for this position
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Experience and knowledge of concrete installation practices
• Entry‑level knowledge of roadway/work zone safety signage
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications for concrete curb/gutter, valley gutters, sidewalks, fillet sections, and other types of concrete construction
• Experience and knowledge setting grades and elevations
• Experience and knowledge ordering specified concrete mix

• Associate's degree in engineering, construction, heavy equipment operator, or related field
• Leadership experience
• Moderate mechanical ability/experience
• Work zone safety proficiency
• MSHA and Hazmat certification
• First Aid and CPR certification

Veteran's preference points are acknowledged in the City's hiring process.

The City of Watertown's Personnel Policy, including the City's policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Hall, Human Resources Department or on our website ertownsd.us. The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. EOE

Human Resources Office
City of Watertown, SD

Category Part‑Time Positions Status Open Salary Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour; DOE Posted March 6, 2026 3:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled