Equipment Technician

Job ID: 32265
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $24.13 hourly
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 08/15/2025

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://www.sd.gov/dps .

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is seeking a vehicle maintenance technician. Primary job duties will include installation of all police equipment in new patrol cars. The job also requires maintenance and mechanical work on Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess an ASE Certification in Automotive Repair or have 5 years experience as a mechanic in an automotive service department or experience installing emergency equipment in police vehicles.

Licenses and Certifications:

ASE Certification is preferred but not required with long term relevant experience. A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred. If not currently held, it may be obtained after hire, with costs covered by the hiring agency.

Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to answer a series of job-related questions when submitting an application for this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

ASE Mechanic Certification or relevant long-term experience in the following: repairing, installing, upfitting and diagnosing emergency vehicle electrical systems; and/or work or life experience working in an automotive shop or working on emergency vehicles.

Knowledge of:

Vehicle electrical system, vehicle powertrain components, other mechanical repairs on a vehicle.

Ability to:

The ability to work independently and closely with others, troubleshoot problems and remain flexible.

Working conditions or other specific requirements (physical, environmental or other position requirements). Ability to lift 50 pounds, safely work around machinery, forklifts and vehicles, work indoors and outside in cold and hot environments, be able to kneel, bend and enter multiple areas of a vehicle.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The 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.

The 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=222
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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