Highway Maintenance Team Member

Salary: $25.53 - $28.15 Hourly
Location : 2124 E. 60th St. North, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-56
Department: Highway
Division: Highway Construction
Opening Date: 07/14/2026


Why Join Our Team


The Minnehaha County Highway Department is hiring a Highway Maintenance Team Member to join our team. Our experienced team of over 20 skilled operators and mechanics help keep the county's roads and bridges safe and reliable all year long. As a Highway Maintenance Team Member, you will have an opportunity to learn and grow with an experienced team performing semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work.


We value motivated employees who demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility with a commitment to excellence. We offer you:

• Fri/Sat/Sun off every weekend April through October
• Scheduled opportunities for regular pay raises
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of equipment
• Ongoing training
• Work at a new, state of the art facility
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and an optional deferred compensation plan.

This posting will remain open until filled. Application review begins on July 28th, 2026.
The hiring range for this position is $25.53-$28.15/hour with full earning potential of $37.83/hour.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operate basic light, medium, and heavy equipment
• Perform snow and ice removal procedures
• Service, repair, and replace culverts and ditches
• Repair and maintain County roads and install and repair fence wires and fence posts
• Use spray equipment to manage and control weeds

For a complete job description, Not sure if you have the necessary qualifications or experience for this position? Contact Alissa in HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss further. Additional training may be provided for qualified candidates to further develop skills and abilities.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role


High school diploma or GED and previous related work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and must maintain a safe driving record with Minnehaha County. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for an extended period of time in various weather conditions. Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions. Knowledge of equipment, materials and tools used in routine road construction and repair work. Ability to safely and efficiently use and maintain a variety of hand tools and power tools. Knowledge of, and adherence to, safety regulations and safe work methods. Ability to respond to weather and road related emergencies including nights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.

EEO Statement


Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Insurance


* Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
* Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.


Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.


Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year


Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year


Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.


Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!
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Please indicate the highest level of your education:

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree

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Please indicate the type(s) of valid driver's license you currently possess:

• Class A CDL
• Class A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement
• Class B CDL
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
• Class C CDL
• None of the Above

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Please check the box beside each type of equipment that you have on-the-job experience operating. Check all that apply.

• Paver
• Dump truck
• Motor grader
• Front end loader
• Bucket loader
• Bulldozer
• Skid steer
• Boom truck
• Backhoe
• Forklift
• I do not have any on-the-job experience operating any of the above listed equipment.

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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Minnehaha County Career Website
• Indeed
• Keloland
• CareerBuilder
• 12twenty
• College Career Board/Notification
• Radio
• Employee Referral
• Other

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