Pennington County, SD

The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to perform maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance and snow removal.. Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc.. Work includes but not limited to maintaining road surface, maintaining gravel, patching asphalt, mowing ditches, sweeping, clearing trees and brush from right-of-way and placing work zone traffic control signing in proper locations.. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield).. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%.

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Position Description About Pennington County: We provide quality public services, as determined by law and citizen needs, through innovative leadership and the teamwork of its people, officials, and employees. Our Employee Value Proposition - Comprehensive Benefits Package: South Dakota Retirement Plan and Supplemental Retirement Plan, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, emergency leave, company paid life insurance, flexible scheduling (4 - 10 hour days), employee assistance program, and competitive health, dental and vision insurance. The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to perform maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance and snow removal. Position Functions Essential Functions : Ensure roadways are safe for the traveling public. Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner. Work includes but not limited to maintaining road surface, maintaining gravel, patching asphalt, mowing ditches, sweeping, clearing trees and brush from right-of-way and placing work zone traffic control signing in proper locations. Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges including operation of heavy equipment and manual removal of snow when necessary. Determine when and where to put snow and how much sand/salt to put down with the differing weather conditions and urban vs. rural locations. Prepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materials. Establish proper procedures in relation to field conditions including weather conditions and forecasts, traffic patterns, terrain, speed of operation, project requirements and urban vs. rural locations for individual operations. Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment. Determine what equipment and personal protective equipment needed for task. Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill area and operation of equipment necessary to complete the work. Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly condition. Determine when conditions in the field may be too dangerous to perform work. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required. Qualifications Experience and/or Education Required : One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience. High school diploma or GED certificate. Knowledge of equipment and truck operation. Must have a valid driver’s license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date. Physical Requirements : Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move 20 lbs. unassisted; and lift/move 50 lbs. with assistance. Will be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. Additional Information Working Environment : Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times. Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 20 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for. Overtime hours may be required. Pennington County Benefit Summary The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County. Heath Care Program Health – Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums. Dental – Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan. Prescription – The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit. Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents. Life Insurance Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children. Employee Assistance Program Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential. Retirement Plan Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age. Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits. Supplemental Insurance AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll. Paid Time Off Vacation – Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours (years 0-4), 4.62 hours (years 4-15), and 6.16 hours (years 15 and above). Maximum hours of accumulation apply. Sick Leave – Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment. Holidays – Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year. All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees. This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.

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