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JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

BUTTE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

 Hours: 40 hours per week (4 – 10-hour days) M-T

Starting Pay: $24.54/hour

Pay Skill Levels (D.O.E.)

1 -- $24.80/hour

2 -- $25.14/hour

3 -- $27.20/hour

An Equipment Operator will be required to operate light and heavy highway equipment and perform maintenance and repairs on county roads and bridges. Some heavy lifting is required. Job duties include working outdoors in inclement weather. Other duties exclusive to the position will be assigned and required.

 Major Duties

·Operate light and heavy highway equipment.

·Perform maintenance and repairs on county roads and bridges.

 Required Qualifications

·Knowledge of highway equipment.

·2 years of experience operating highway equipment.

·Pass a background check.

·Pass pre-employment drug test.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·Ability to do heavy lifting.

·Working outdoors in inclement weather.

ADA COMPLIANCE

·Butte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applications may be acquired between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the Butte County Highway Administration Office which is located at 117 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD. An application can be requested by calling 605-892-4485 or emailing Auditor@Buttesd.org.

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

BUTTE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

HIGHWAY CREW MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Butte County Highway Department currently has an opening for a full-time Highway Crew Maintenance Worker. Great wage starting at 23.82/hour and excellent benefit package. No matter the weather- guaranteed work.

This person will be required to operate light highway equipment and perform maintenance on signs and cattle guards. Some heavy lifting is required. Job duties include working outdoors in inclement weather. CDL is a plus but not required. Other duties exclusive to the position will also be assigned and required.

It is essential to be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test prior to employment.

Applications may be acquired between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the Butte County Highway Administration Office which is located at 117 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD. An application can be requested by calling 605-892-4485 or emailing Auditor@Buttesd.org.

Please send resume and application to:
Butte Co Hwy Dept.
% Hiring Manager
117 5th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717

The position will remain open until it is filled.

Butte County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

The Butte County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Butte County Weed and Pest Board.

• Three (3) Opening Available
• Appointments are for a Four (4) Year Term
• Term of office will be 07/01/2026 – 12/31/2029
• Must be a Butte County resident

The Butte County Weed and Pest Board is a five-member advisory Board – including four members appointed by the Butte County Board of Commissioners and one County Commissioner representative.
The Butte County Weed and Pest Board meets quarterly.

Individuals who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to submit a request for consideration via application to Auditor’s Office located at 117 5th Ave. Belle Fourche, SD, 57717 or email at auditor@Buttesd.org. All applications must be received by 06/15/2026.