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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – WINTER SEASONAL SNOW PLOW OPERATOR (TEMPORARY SEASONAL)
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $20.85/hr
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license and Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license.
Description: The normal winter season is approximately October 1 through May 1. Must be willing to work during inclement weather conditions, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings. Must be available to respond within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification for snow events. The hours may vary from 20-40 hours a week, to include response for snow removal operations, or they maybe limited to response for snow removal operations only (intermittent reserve drivers). Applicants interested in either arrangement are encouraged to apply.
This position is responsible for snow and ice removal on county roads during inclement weather. This position is also responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repairs of equipment needed for snow removal.
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be completed through SDWORKS or e-mailed directly to Shelli Gust, Human Resources Specialist, at shelligust@lake.sd.gov. Position is open until filled.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FULL TIME)
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $20.85/hr
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Possession of a valid Driver’s License; supplemented by a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating heavy equipment.
Description:This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy construction grade equipment and trucks utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, and associated structures. This position works under the general supervision of the Highway Superintendent and/or Foreman. This position performs various semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, traffic control devices, warning devices, storm drainage systems, and other related duties. This position will operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance (County pays 89% premium for employee coverage), Vision (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), Sick Leave (104 HRS), Vacation Leave (2 WKS), Holidays (15), Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be completed through SDWORKS or e-mailed directly to Shelli Gust, Human Resources Specialist, at shelligust@lake.sd.gov. Position is open until filled.
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Notice: Any posted position may be closed or extended at any particular time during the application period, at the discretion of Lake County.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, affectional preference, marital or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by law.