Applications for employment are accepted by mail or fax, or may be dropped off in the Human Resources office at 300 Sixth Street in Rapid City. A City of Rapid City Application for Employment must be completed for each position applied for, and résumés may be included with the application, but are not accepted in lieu of an application. To obtain a detailed job description of any vacancies posted, please contact us. E-mail addresses and phone numbers are shown on our HR home page.

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BUS DRIVER - RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM - PUBLIC WORKS. (Part-time, benefited position.) Under the direct supervision of the Route Supervisor, position provides public transportation using fixed route vehicles or lift-equipped smaller vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of standard safety guidelines and procedures; demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and follow written and verbal guidelines. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License at the time of hire with ability to obtain passenger endorsement within thirty days of hire.

Salary: AFSCME Union, Level I, Grade 9, $12.43/hr. Days and hours may vary.

Posted: May 14, 2008, through May 20, 2008. Applications must be received in our office by 4:00 p.m. on May 20, 2008. EOE.

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SOLID WASTE AND MATERIAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS WORKER II - LANDFILL/SOLID WASTE - PUBLIC WORKS. Under the direct supervision of the Landfill Superintendent, the Solid Waste Collection Maintenance Supervisor, and the Material Recovery Facility Supervisor, this classification provides semi-skilled and skilled labor and equipment and tool operation in the areas of landfill excavation, grading and refuse covering operations; garbage and yard waste collection processing and transfer; grounds and equipment maintenance; recyclables sorting, baling and handling; and Material Recovery and Municipal Solid Waste Compost Facility operation and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: One year experience in operating tools and equipment described in essential functions. Must possess Class A commercial driver's license.

Salary: AFSCME Union, Level I, Grade 11, $13.72/hr. Days and hours may vary.

Posted: May 8, 2008, through May 23, 2008. Applications must be received in our office by 4:00 p.m. on May 23, 2008. EOE.

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APPRENTICE FIREFIGHTER - MEDIC/PARAMEDIC RECRUIT. Applications are taken on a continuing basis. Testing is generally done in the spring of each year. These applications will be used for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for future hiring.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have high school diploma or GED equivalent; attain the age of 18 before hire date; be a citizen of the United States or declare intentions to become naturalized as required by the provisions of South Dakota Codified Law 314; possess a valid driver's license. Apprentice Firefighter-Medic recruit applicants must have National Registry EMT Basic certification or state of South Dakota EMT Basic certification as of test date. Paramedic applicants must also have National Registry Paramedic certification or State of South Dakota Paramedic license and certification. All Paramedic applicants will be required to obtain State of South Dakota Paramedic license and certification by the end of recruit training. EOE.

Salary: International Association of Fire Fighters Union, Grade 15, Starting at Step A, $11.64/hour.

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POLICE OFFICER.   Applications are taken on a continuing basis. Testing is generally done in the spring of each year. These applications will be used for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for future hiring.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or at least 64 semester hours of college credits from an accredited institution, or four years experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the criminal code, of methods and techniques of investigation and surveillance. Ability to maintain objective approach to a problem under unpleasant circumstances, to enforce laws, to reason and make sound decisions in emergencies, to demonstrate skill in use of firearms, criminal investigation equipment and other applicable equipment to crime control and criminal apprehension. Possess valid driver's license, Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission certificate within one year of hire date and other certificates required.

Salary: Fraternal Order of Police Union, Grade 16, Starting at Step A, $17.57/hour. Annual step increases follow and hourly rates will depend upon the negotiated agreement between the City and the employees bargaining unit. A new employee normally begins his employment at the lowest rate applicable to the job classification in which he is employed, but a new employee with special ability or prior experience may be employed at a higher pay rate. The workweek is forty (40) hours per week. Overtime is paid for work outside of normal scheduled shift.

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