
This full-time Highway Maintenance Worker role with the South Dakota Department of Transportation focuses on keeping state highways safe and drivable for the public. The position involves performing roadway and roadside maintenance, installing traffic control devices, repairing guardrails and structures, and operating heavy equipment and tools. Key responsibilities include winter maintenance, emergency response, and providing temporary traffic control in hazardous conditions. The role offers a flexible seasonal schedule with extended hours during summer and standard hours in winter, along with a collaborative team environment. Benefits include a zero-cost health insurance plan, a state retirement system with partial matching, paid leave, and opportunities for professional growth. The position requires a valid driver's license and a commercial driver's license, with work performed outdoors in various weather conditions.

















