The Fall River County Highway Department is looking for a full time Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator.  Applicant must possess a Class “A” C.D.L. For more information call the county highway department at 605-745-5137.

Applications for this position can be obtained at the following locations: The SD Department of Labor, Fall River County Courthouse, the Fall River County Highway Department Office, or on the Fall River County website.

Full-time 911 Dispatcher: Fall River County Emergency Management is accepting applications for a full time 911 Dispatchers.  The starting salary is $12.00 per hour. The position requires SD State Certification for radio dispatching.  The training, completed in Pierre, SD will be provided to successful applicants.  The position requires working different shifts and may require holiday work.  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.  Position requires a medical physical (UA and hearing test), fingerprinting and background check.  Open until filled.

See Employment page for application and other job openings.

The first reading of the Fall River County Ordinance for the implementing a wheel tax was read at the commissioner meeting on August 4th.  The wheel tax is being considered due to the enactment of Senate Bill 1 by the South Dakota State Legislature.  The Senate Bill allows funds from the South Dakota Department of Transportation bridge improvement fund to be granted only to counties which have a wheel tax.   Below is a copy of the county ordinance being considered. The second reading will be held at the commissioner meeting on August 18th.

Wheel Tax Ordinance

Part-time noxious weed sprayer:  Must be 18, have valid driver’s license and have or obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Category G, 1A, 7.  Open book tests. Hours may be irregular, subject to work contracted and to weather conditions.  Starting pay $12.00/hour. Early morning starting times. Equipment cleaning and maintenance.  Operating Honda ATV, Polaris Ranger 6 wheeler, Kawasaki Mule or 1 ton truck Right of Way sprayers. Identify noxious weeds and spray chemicals to control noxious weeds.
Applications may be picked up at the Fall River County Weed & Pest Office – 1029 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD Open until filled.

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Don’t let the very damp summer Fall River County has had so far make you careless in regards to fire danger.  In the last five days there have been three grass fires.  A fire Thursday near Parker Peak between Hot Springs and Edgemont burned two acres.  There were two fires last night (Monday), one south of the feedlot totaling about 4 acres and one near Smithwick (size unknown).  All were believed to be caused by lightning but the important fact is that the grass is dry enough to burn. Remember the following fire wise tips:

• Never park any vehicle on dry vegetation the heat from the exhaust can cause it to ignite.
• Do not burn yard waste when the fire danger is HIGH , VERY HIGH or EXTREME.  Even if the fire danger is low, weather conditions can change quickly. Don’t burn in high winds or leave a pile unattended. It is also wise to burn in small batches.
• Always dispose of cigarettes where they cannot be a source of ignition such as in a cup of water. Never throw a cigarette out a car window.
• When doing work that might cause ignition such as mowing dry grass have water or a fire extinguisher handy.