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Seasonal Highway Maintenance Worker

McCook County
Salem, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2025

Join Our Team as a Summer Highway Maintenance Worker!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make great money during the summer? Are you passionate about working outdoors? Do you thrive on variety and a job well done? If so, McCook County has the perfect summer opportunity for you!

We’re on the hunt for a summer Highway Maintenance Worker to join our team and help maintain our county’s highways, roads, and rights-of-way. This job does not require a CDL, so is perfect if you are seeking seasonal employment. The work will vary from running a roller, operating a broom, helping patch, cutting trees, mowing and chip sealing.

Hours are 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F, with some flexibility if you have previously scheduled activities.

What You'll Do:

  • Diverse Tasks: From patching pavement, cutting trees, mowing, operating the broom or roller and chip sealing your day will be full of varied and meaningful work.
  • Community Engagement: Maintain positive public relations and uphold a professional appearance, as you’re a key part of our county’s image.

A Typical Day Includes:

  • Receiving and executing daily assignments
  • Working on various highway related tasks

Qualifications We’re Looking For:

  • License Requirements: Valid driver’s license
  • Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years old
  • Skills: Ability to following directions, operate non CDL highway equipment, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Wages: $18-$19 per hour Depending on experience
  • A set daytime schedule of 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with NO weekends!

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and handle physical tasks like lifting up to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders, and operate all necessary tools and vehicles.

If you’re ready to embrace an outdoor career with a regular schedule and a variety of tasks, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of McCook County’s highway maintenance team.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

McCook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


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