Highway Maintenance Team Member

Highway Maintenance Team Member

The Minnehaha County Highway Department is hiring a Highway Maintenance Team Member to join our team. Our experienced team of over 20 skilled operators and mechanics help keep the county's roads and bridges safe and reliable all year long. As a Highway Maintenance Team Member, you will have an opportunity to learn and grow with an experienced team performing semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work. We value motivated employees who demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility with a commitment to excellence. We offer you :

• Fri / Sat / Sun off every weekend April through October
• Scheduled opportunities for regular pay raises
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of equipment
• Ongoing training
• Work at a new, state of the art facility
• Opportunity to work at the Colton shop may be available
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and an optional deferred compensation plan.

The hiring range for this position is $24.86-$27.41 / hour with full earning potential of $36.84 / hour.

How You Will Make an Impact

Not sure if you have the necessary qualifications or experience for this position? Contact Melissa in HR at 605-367-4337 to discuss further. Additional training may be provided for qualified candidates to further develop skills and abilities.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

High school diploma or GED and previous related work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and must maintain a safe driving record with Minnehaha County. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

EEO Statement

Minniehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.