State Of South Dakota Pierre , SD 57501
Posted 3 weeks ago
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive
Job ID: 27218
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing
Location: Pierre
Salary: $34.52 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 07/04/2024
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.
Join a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. South Dakota is one of the most geologic diverse states in the nation. As the Geotechnical Drill Crew Chief with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will oversee drill crews performing subsurface explorations collecting soil information to support design and construction of South Dakota's transportation facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating and overseeing the drill crews assigned to the Geotechnical Engineering Activity; planning and preparing for subsurface explorations; overseeing, directing, and scheduling the maintenance and repair of drill rigs and transport vehicles; and managing the inventory of tooling, equipment, and supplies needed to support geotechnical drilling activities.
This position consists of statewide travel Monday through Thursday each week on a year-round basis.
Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.
Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.
According to SDCL 32-12A, applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record. Applicants living outside of South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.
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 Geotechnical Drill Crew Chief is approximately $95,351.00 annually.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience in geotechnical subsurface investigations.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
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.
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://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=Q13
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"
State Of South Dakota