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Temporary Employment
Fall River County Weed Sprayer: This is a part time job with variable days and hours subject to contracted work and weather conditions. Will work May through October. Must be 18 years or older, driver’s license, can lift 50+lbs and physically fit to bend, squat, lift and extensive walking. Must obtain SD commercial pesticide applicator licenses with General and Right-of-Way. Experience with maintenance of small engines and pump systems preferred. Must be able to apply herbicides/pesticide and operate ATV-UTV vehicles, pickups and trailers, ability to read maps and legal descriptions, ability to work independently, positive attitude and a desire to learn. Salary: $11.20 – $13/hr depending on experience. Call 605-745-5047 for more information. Position open till filled.
Permanent Employment:
TRUCK DRIVER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: The Fall River County Highway Department is accepting applications for a full time Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator. Benefits package included: paid health, vision and dental insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave, and South Dakota State Retirement. This job requires that the applicant possess a Class “A” C.D.L. You also must be able to pass a background check. Applications are available at the Auditor’s office, 906 N River St, Hot Springs, SD and at the Fall River County Highway Dept. Submit applications to the Fall River County Highway Department, 27518 Cascade Road, Hot Springs, SD. You may obtain more information by calling 605-745-5137. Open until filled.
911 Dispatcher: Fall River County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for a full time 911 Dispatchers. The starting wage: $19.50/hour (uncertified) or $21.50-$22.50 (certified). Shifts are day, evening and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement.
The position involves substantial public contact, receiving incoming radio and phone calls, and entering information into the computer aided dispatch system. Individuals must be able to multi task with accurate typing (35 words per minute) and computer skills. This facility handles multiple calls from different agencies which will need dispatched out simultaneously. Applicant must be able to remain calm and maintain composure and treat people with respect even under pressure in stressful situations. Individual must possess the ability to consistently think clearly; act quickly; and calmly in a wide variety of situations.
The position requires SD State Certification for radio dispatching. The training, completed in Pierre, SD will be provided to successful applicants. Position requires a medical physical (UA and hearing test), fingerprinting and background check. Submit application (see law enforcement application below) to Fall River County Sheriff’s office, 906 N. River St. Hot Springs, SD. Open until filled.
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The following application is used for all employment openings in Fall River County. If you are interested in applying for a position with the county, please complete the application in its entirety. You may also attach a résumé if you have additional information you believe to be relevant to the position.
County Employment Application (application must be printed and submitted)
Law Enforcement Employment Dispatch Application , Jailer & Deputy Application (application must be printed and submitted)
