Region Operations Technician (Region Traffic Technician)
Region Operations Technician (Region Traffic Technician)
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Job ID: 31925
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Rapid City SD
Salary: $24.41 - $28.72 depending on experience
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 07/09/2025
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation please visit .
Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Region Traffic Technician!
Job Description:
The Region Traffic Technician conducts traffic studies and prepares complete plan sections for traffic control detours permanent signing traffic signals roadway lighting and flashing beacons to assist region programs.
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:
What the SDDOT Offers:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Traffic Technician $71022.00 annually.
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
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Rapid City SD
Salary: $24.41 - $28.72 depending on experience
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 07/09/2025
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation please visit .
Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Region Traffic Technician!
Job Description:
The Region Traffic Technician conducts traffic studies and prepares complete plan sections for traffic control detours permanent signing traffic signals roadway lighting and flashing beacons to assist region programs.
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:
- Growth mindset
- Vision and creativity
- Team-oriented attitude
- Confident action-oriented personality
- Attention to detail and a passion for organization
- Commitment to fostering high ethical standards
What the SDDOT Offers:
- Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan low and high deductible plans and single and family plans
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental Vision and 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
Duties and Responsibilities:
- conducts traffic safety studies for new sign locations e.g. does traffic counts speed studies visual or turn movements traffic volumes; and recommends changes where warranted;
- designs plans for traffic signals permanent signing flashing beacons roadway lighting school and pedestrian crossings and pavement markings;
- marks regions no-passing zones making sure they are redone after overlays;
- designs traffic signs and sign supports for use in construction projects in signing plans and for replacements;
- designs and orders signs from commercial vendors and the state penitentiary ensures fabrication is correct and distributes as needed;
- designs plans sheets for permanent signing and pavement marking including selection of standard plates calculation of quantities plan notes and design of project-specific marking such as tapers turn lanes etc.
Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD (preferred but not required);
- State of South Dakota Specifications (preferred but not required);
- Open Roads Designer software (preferred but not required).
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.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Traffic Technician $71022.00 annually.
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
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