Journey Transportation Technician
Journey Transportation Technician
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Hourly Salary
$ 22 - 23
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
20-06-2025
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
*** $2000 Hiring Incentive! ***
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify
Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive.
Job ID: 31782
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Salary: $22.18 - $23.29 per hour depending on experienceLocation: Belle Fourche
Pay Grade: GG
Closing Date: 06/30/2025
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation please visit .
Join a growing team dedicated to providing Better Lives Through Better Transportation!
This position performs technical engineering support and construction trades related work. Duties may include but are not limited to inspecting portland cement concrete paving; collecting and testing portland cement concrete samples; inspecting and observing portland cement concrete plant inspections; collecting and testing samples for asphalt plant quality control/quality assurance; inspecting asphalt paving; monitoring grading operations; collecting and testing aggregate and soil samples; inspecting pipe materials and installation; inspecting erosion and sediment control; inspecting structures and materials; setting up and collecting survey data; inspecting temporary traffic control through and around work zones; and completing various records and reports.
A typical 40-hour workweek Monday through Friday; although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends.
Work activity will involve both an office environment and an outdoor environment. Outdoor work involves working in all weather types and working around traffic heavy construction equipment rugged terrain and sometimes water bodies.
Interaction with the public typically consists of contact with landowners contractors the traveling public and local government. This position requires travel to and from work sites within an approximate 100 mile radius of Belle Fourche. Overnight travel can be expected for attending training courses and working on project sites.
What the SDDOT Offers:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Journey Transportation Technician is approximately $65656.00 annually.
Licenses and Certifications:
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. Classes and training in the certification areas are provided through the Department of Transportation.
A valid drivers license is required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology engineering/architectural drafting or a vocational technical degree in a related field a 4-year construction management degree and/or 2 years related experience in transportation related construction or surveying is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: A construction math quiz will be administered following the interview.
Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: .
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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
*** $2000 Hiring Incentive! ***
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify
Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive.
Job ID: 31782
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Salary: $22.18 - $23.29 per hour depending on experienceLocation: Belle Fourche
Pay Grade: GG
Closing Date: 06/30/2025
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation please visit .
Join a growing team dedicated to providing Better Lives Through Better Transportation!
This position performs technical engineering support and construction trades related work. Duties may include but are not limited to inspecting portland cement concrete paving; collecting and testing portland cement concrete samples; inspecting and observing portland cement concrete plant inspections; collecting and testing samples for asphalt plant quality control/quality assurance; inspecting asphalt paving; monitoring grading operations; collecting and testing aggregate and soil samples; inspecting pipe materials and installation; inspecting erosion and sediment control; inspecting structures and materials; setting up and collecting survey data; inspecting temporary traffic control through and around work zones; and completing various records and reports.
A typical 40-hour workweek Monday through Friday; although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends.
Work activity will involve both an office environment and an outdoor environment. Outdoor work involves working in all weather types and working around traffic heavy construction equipment rugged terrain and sometimes water bodies.
Interaction with the public typically consists of contact with landowners contractors the traveling public and local government. This position requires travel to and from work sites within an approximate 100 mile radius of Belle Fourche. Overnight travel can be expected for attending training courses and working on project sites.
What the SDDOT Offers:
- Hiring incentive
- Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
- 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 Journey Transportation Technician is approximately $65656.00 annually.
Licenses and Certifications:
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. Classes and training in the certification areas are provided through the Department of Transportation.
A valid drivers license is required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology engineering/architectural drafting or a vocational technical degree in a related field a 4-year construction management degree and/or 2 years related experience in transportation related construction or surveying is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- civil engineering techniques (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 in order 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: A construction math quiz will be administered following the interview.
Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: .
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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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