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Journey Transportation Technician

State of South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2025
*** $5,000 Hiring Incentive! ***

Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

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Job ID: 30316 (Two Positions)

Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: $21.66 - $25.78 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GG

Closing Date: 02/14/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of Transportation Aberdeen Area Office is looking for an eager and capable individual to support our mission to provide “Better Lives through Better Transportation.” By joining our team, you will become part of that larger purpose to maintain and build our state’s transportation system for all South Dakotans and those who travel through our state.

The Aberdeen Area oversees over 800 miles of roads and bridges, including 90 miles of Expressway. We have work in a variety of capacities from asphalt paving, concrete paving, bridge construction, and much more.

We have opportunities for you to work independently and in a team setting. We provide training for the work you will do. The Aberdeen Area provides a great team environment, mentoring, and overall purpose with people that care. Work assignments allow you to work in a variety of environments from the office to the great outdoors. As a team member, you will be given safety shirts, a jacket, and other related safety items. Also, you will be provided a state vehicle for use on the job.

Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • inspecting, testing, and sampling: portland cement concrete material, asphalt concrete materials, and gravel and soil materials;
  • inspecting bridges, box culverts, and pipe culvert installation;
  • performing field surveys;
  • inspecting temporary traffic control through and around work zones;
  • completing various records and reports.

This position has a typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, mid-November through March. Longer hours will generally occur during construction season to be compliant with Federal Highway requirements. This may include some weekend hours from April through mid-November.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.

What We Offer To You Beyond The Paycheck

  • Hiring Incentive
    • Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
    • Well-Being Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings Account
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
  • Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
  • Leave:
    • Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
    • Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
    • Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
    • Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Longevity Pay
  • Semimonthly Pay Periods
  • Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Overtime (if applicable)
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Journey Transportation Technician is approximately $64,405.00 annually.

Licenses And Certifications

Classes and training for certification and recertification requirements are provided through the Department of Transportation. Certification in one or more materials testing areas and/or one or more inspection areas is required within the first year of employment. Further certification areas will be determined by the supervisor according to job responsibility and needs. Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment.

A valid driver's license is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A positive attitude that is willing to learn and be self-motivated. While a degree is not required for this entry level position, having a technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, and/or experience in transportation related construction or surveying is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge Of

  • civil engineering techniques (preferred but not required);
  • elementary physical, mechanical, and earth science principles (preferred but not required);
  • various types of engineering survey equipment (preferred but not required).

Skill To

  • operate computers and use Microsoft software;
  • use a calculator and accurately perform basic mathematical functions.

Ability To

  • display high standards of ethical conduct;
  • treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs;
  • work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals;
  • display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
  • attend to details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
  • safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance);
  • walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;
  • routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume to your application.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo .

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=11Q

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Salary : $64,405

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