{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd37dc73b1e1bc74687bb3f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd37dc73b1e1bc74687bb3f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd37dc73b1e1bc74687bb3f6","title":"Driller","description":"29.86 - 29.86 US per hour\n\nPosted 3 days ago | Apply before June 26, 2026\n\nDescription\n**$5,000 Hiring Incentive Available**\nCurrent Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify\nFormer Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive.\n\nJob ID: 36400\nAgency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing\nLocation: Pierre\nSalary:$29.86 per hour, depending on experience\nPay Grade: GG\nClosing Date: 06/26/2026\n\nThis is a full‑time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov .\n\nJoin a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. As a Driller with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will perform subsurface investigations by operating geotechnical drilling equipment collecting soil information to support design and construction of South Dakota's transportation facilities. Duties include but are not limited to: operating geotechnical drilling and sampling equipment; inspecting and maintaining drill rigs and transport vehicles; and maintaining a supply of inventory items to ensure the worksite is fully stocked and operational.\n\nA typical work week consists of statewide overnight travel Monday through Thursday each week on a year‑round basis.\n\nWork assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.\n\nWhat the SDDOT Offers:\n\nHiring incentive\n\nHealth insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee‑only coverage plan)\n\nEmployee assistance program\n\nDental and Vision\n\nHealth savings account\n\nFree basic life insurance policy\n\nMembership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match\n\nPaid leave (15 vacation days per year)\n\nSick leave (14 days per year)\n\nPaid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)\n\nMilitary leave (15 days per year)\n\n11 paid holidays\n\nLongevity pay\n\nSemimonthly pay periods\n\nEligibility for meal per diems\n\nIncumbents must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. The incumbent must have a Class A CDL and no restrictions in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck‑tractor/semi‑tanker, with manual transmission. The CDL must have no transmission restrictions. Employee will be subject to pre‑employment, random, reasonable‑suspicion, post‑accident, follow up, and return‑to‑duty drug and alcohol testing.\n\nPursuant 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.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of:\n\noperation and maintenance of geotechnical exploration drill rigs (preferred but not required);\n\npreventive equipment maintenance methods.\n\nSkill to:\n\noperate, maintain, and repair various equipment;\n\ndrive and operate a manual transmission.\n\nAbility to:\n\ndisplay high standards of ethical conduct;\n\ndisplay a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;\n\nanalyze problems and makes sound recommendations;\n\nattend to all details of assignments and completes work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;\n\nwork cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate;\n\nuse arms, legs, and back to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 95 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance);\n\nwalk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;\n\nroutinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;\n\nhave the physical dexterity to operate drilling equipment.\n\nCompensation:\nThe total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Driller is approximately $84,137.00 annually.\n\nThis position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.\n\nNCRC: 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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 here . 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For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov .\n\nJoin a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. As a Driller with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will perform subsurface investigations by operating geotechnical drilling equipment collecting soil information to support design and construction of South Dakota's transportation facilities. Duties include but are not limited to: operating geotechnical drilling and sampling equipment; inspecting and maintaining drill rigs and transport vehicles; and maintaining a supply of inventory items to ensure the worksite is fully stocked and operational.\n\nA typical work week consists of statewide overnight travel Monday through Thursday each week on a year‑round basis.\n\nWork assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.\n\nWhat the SDDOT Offers:\n\nHiring incentive\n\nHealth insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee‑only coverage plan)\n\nEmployee assistance program\n\nDental and Vision\n\nHealth savings account\n\nFree basic life insurance policy\n\nMembership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match\n\nPaid leave (15 vacation days per year)\n\nSick leave (14 days per year)\n\nPaid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)\n\nMilitary leave (15 days per year)\n\n11 paid holidays\n\nLongevity pay\n\nSemimonthly pay periods\n\nEligibility for meal per diems\n\nIncumbents must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. The incumbent must have a Class A CDL and no restrictions in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck‑tractor/semi‑tanker, with manual transmission. The CDL must have no transmission restrictions. Employee will be subject to pre‑employment, random, reasonable‑suspicion, post‑accident, follow up, and return‑to‑duty drug and alcohol testing.\n\nPursuant 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.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of:\n\noperation and maintenance of geotechnical exploration drill rigs (preferred but not required);\n\npreventive equipment maintenance methods.\n\nSkill to:\n\noperate, maintain, and repair various equipment;\n\ndrive and operate a manual transmission.\n\nAbility to:\n\ndisplay high standards of ethical conduct;\n\ndisplay a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;\n\nanalyze problems and makes sound recommendations;\n\nattend to all details of assignments and completes work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;\n\nwork cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate;\n\nuse arms, legs, and back to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 95 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance);\n\nwalk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;\n\nroutinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;\n\nhave the physical dexterity to operate drilling equipment.\n\nCompensation:\nThe total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Driller is approximately $84,137.00 annually.\n\nThis position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.\n\nNCRC: 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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 here . 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