Job Description
Job ID: 34895- Specialty Crew - Bridge
Agency: Department of Transportation
Location:Rapid City, SD
Minimum Salary: $17.78
Closing Date: 03/31/2026
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*
Description:
The normal summer season is approximately May through September. Opportunities may exist to begin earlier and work later. Most positions involve outdoor work and strenuous physical labor. Seasonal employees are paid only for hours worked.
Duties:
Perform skilled activities on specialty maintenance crew. Work depends on crew assignment but may include: assisting in bridge inspections, set up and removal of traffic control, flagging, repairing bridges and concrete, asphalt patching, sealing, painting, general clean up, transporting, loading and unloading materials.
General Requirements:
Must be age 18. Valid driver's license required. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, occasional heavy lifting and operate hand tools. Work is typically performed near live traffic. Summer schedule is typically 10-hour workdays Monday through Thursday but may vary.
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.
How to Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3JB
or
The State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form and email or mail it to the address listed below.
Applications can be emailed or mailed to:
Email to: Broc.swanson@state.sd.us
Or mail to:
Attn: Broc Swanson
Department of Transportation
PO Box 1970
Rapid City, SD 57709
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