South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program

04/16/2026

Something all counties and townships should consider.

03/08/2026

💥 Now Hiring: DRILLER – Pierre, South Dakota
$5,000 Hiring Incentive Available

Ready for hands-on work while making an impact across South Dakota? Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation - Office of Materials and Surfacing and play a key role in building and maintaining our state’s transportation system.

As a Driller, you’ll:
🔹 Operate geotechnical drilling equipment to collect soil data
🔹 Travel statewide (overnight Monday–Thursday)
🔹 Work outdoors in all weather conditions
🔹 Support the design and construction of South Dakota roadways

🎯 Total annual compensation approx. $82,381 with benefits
🩺 $0 premium employee-only health insurance option
🏖 Generous paid leave + 11 paid holidays
📈 State retirement benefits + longevity pay

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and being part of a dedicated team that keeps South Dakota moving — this could be the career for you.

🔗 Apply online by Thursday, March 12, 2026 here: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3JI

02/10/2026

See you tommorow!

01/28/2026

Beadle County Highway Department has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Worker.
Job Objective:
• Employee maintains the Beadle County Highway System by removing snow, repairing roads (gravel and oil), bridges, repairing and replacing signs to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
• Employee operates a variety of trucks and equipment and performs all types of related construction and maintenance work as necessary.
• This position reports to the Highway Department Foreman and to the Highway Superintendent.
• Employee’s work will be checked by the Foreman, as well as the Highway Superintendent.
Application Process:
Interested persons should send a detailed resume or a county application (which can be obtained on-line https://www.beadlesd.org/jobs.aspx ) to:
Beadle County Highway Department
655- 4th ST. NW
Huron, SD 57350
605-353-8441
Or email: [email protected]

01/23/2026

Please consider filling out the following survey.

Symposium topics survey here: https://conta.cc/3YRxaG5

01/02/2026

Congratulations Rouzbeh!!

Rouzbeh Ghabchi, who has developed a research-quality road construction materials lab during his tenure at South Dakota State University, has been awarded an endowed professorship. Ghabchi, who has been at SDSU since August 2016, was appointed as the John M. Hanson Endowed Associate Professor in Str...

12/01/2025

https://www.ltap.unl.edu/neltap/2025-Local-Roads.asp

If your looking for a presentation from the Local Road Conference please visit the link. Thanks

NE LTAP

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

https://www.sdtownships.com/services-9-1

With winter approaching a lot of great youtube videos of winter maintenance done by Mark Krumvieda.

10/23/2025

Please complete the attendee survey if you have not. This what drives much of the decision making process for next years conference.