Apprentice Highway Worker - Wall Division

Position Description

Start your career making a real impact with the Pennington County Highway Department as an Apprentice Highway Worker in Wall, SD-a community nestled on the edge of the stunning Badlands National Park and just under an hour from Rapid City, the gateway to the Black Hills National Forest. This hands-on role is ideal for those who take pride in maintaining public safety while working outdoors in one of the most scenic regions in South Dakota.

Join a high-performing team driven by integrity, innovation, and teamwork. The Highway Department fosters a culture of strong communication, continued training, and employee recognition, all while striving to be the region's pace setter in highway maintenance. With a crew known for its genuine care and support for one another, you'll find both purpose and camaraderie in your day-to-day work.

Position Objective:

The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to ensure the roadways are safe for the travelling public by performing maintenance work on County highways and bridges.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges
• Prepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materials
• Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment
• Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill area
• Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly condition
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education And/Or Experience Required:

• One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Knowledge of equipment and truck operation
• Must have a valid driver's license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to move about and operate necessary tools and equipment.
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and move 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in-person and in writing
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.
• Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 30 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for
• Overtime hours may be required