State Of South Dakota Huron , SD 57399
Posted 2 weeks ago
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive
Job ID: 26989
Agency: Department of Transportation / Operations
Location: Huron
Salary: $25.68 - $27.56 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 05/23/2024
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/.
This position installs, diagnoses, and repairs computer, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on vehicles and equipment and sets up new equipment in a Department of Transportation shop. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assembling, setting up, and making adjustments and/or adaptations to new equipment vehicles (e.g., lights, radios/antenna, signs and numbers, license plates, and permanent attachments, etc.); transporting equipment/vehicles to obtain repairs, parts, and/or service; diagnosing mechanical/electrical systems on equipment/vehicles; diagnosing computer system(s) on equipment/vehicles; performing minor and major repairs (e.g., engine, transmission, and differential rebuilding, mechanical system components, brakes, belts, cooling system, suspension, electrical, computer, etc.); fabricating new equipment/components and modifying/rebuilding existing equipment/components; performing welding on a wide variety of equipment/components; installing, maintaining, and repairing winter maintenance equipment systems; performing preventive maintenance and repair to power and hand tools; and evaluating and recommending acquisition of applicable tools and materials.
The incumbent will work throughout the Huron Area, traveling to all shops - Huron, De Smet, Clark, Highmore, Miller, and Redfield to repair/calibrate equipment.
The incumbent will work indoors and outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions to include exposure to various operating equipment and moving mechanical parts (e.g., high-pressure hoses and connections, power presses, cutting torches), exposure to fumes (e.g., welding, exhaust systems, solvents, gasoline, paints), and may occasionally require work at heights above the ground.
From approximately May 1 to September 30, the anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week. From approximately October 1- April 30, the anticipated work schedule for this position is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday.
The successful candidate will be required to supply his/her own basic personal hand and air tools to do repairs. A tool allowance may be available.
Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with no transmission restrictions 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.
Incumbent must be willing and able to report to work for inclement weather conditions and other highway emergencies and must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.
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 Equipment Technician is approximately $73,105.00 annually.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
An associate's degree in automotive technology, auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, or completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair (of at least 30 credit hours and one school year in duration) and one year of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
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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 employer paid health insurance 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.
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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"
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