Region Operations Technician (Region Traffic Technician)

Job ID: 30242

Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Location:Aberdeen, SD

Salary: $23.82-$28.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 02/06/2025

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

The Region Operations Technician (Beautification and Billboards) is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of sign, billboard, and junkyard data; customer compliance with Federal and State outdoor advertising and junkyard laws; and environmental outreach programs such as Adopt-A-Highway activities along State highways throughout the Aberdeen Region. This position is also responsible for the procurement and inventory of sign equipment, equipment parts, and materials for the Aberdeen Region.

Occasional in-state travel with overnight stays may be required.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside and around highway traffic.

A valid driver license is required.

What You Bring To The SDDOT

• positive attitude;
• willingness to learn;
• self-motivated and determined mindset.
  
  

What The SDDOT Offers

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per 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 Region Traffic Technician is approximately $69,602.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, a vocational technical degree in a related field, or a 4-year Construction Management degree; and, experience in overseeing compliance of outdoor advertising and/or procurement and inventory of equipment, equipment parts, and materials related to signage and billboards.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• basic procurement methods;
• inventory control methods;
• land measures;
• legal land descriptions;
• data collection;
• evaluation techniques.
  
  

Skill To

• perform basic mathematical computations to make precise measurements and determine rates of materials;
• operate computers and use Microsoft software.
  
  

Ability To

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• treat customers courteously and be responsible to their needs;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals;
• remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times;
• display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• actively identify development needs, take advantage of development opportunities, and apply newly learned knowledge and skills on the job;
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
• actively seek, college, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events;
• set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of project and assignments;
• safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance);
• walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;
• walk over many kinds of terrain.
  
  

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=10H

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"