Why should you choose a career in the construction field?
There are many reasons to choose a career in the highway construction industry:
Paid training with benefits and increases in pay with experience.
High demand career–more than 800 construction-related jobs are open right now in South Dakota (according to South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation)
No college needed for most positions, which means no student loan debt.
Average Wages in South Dakota
- Contract Laborer: starting at $14-$18 an hour with benefits, experienced workers earn $18-$22 an hour
- Concrete Finisher: starting at $16-$21 an hour with benefits, experienced workers earn $24-$35 an hour
- Heavy Equipment Operator: starting at $16-$21 an hour with benefits, experienced workers earn $24-$35 an hour
- Carpenters: starting at $14-$22 an hour with benefits, experienced workers earn $22-$31 an hour
Common Job Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Available to work 8-10 hour shifts
- Physical stamina
- Ability to lift
- Ability to stand and work on feet
- Pass a drug test
- Ability to show up on time on workdays
- Access to a phone
