Sewer-Water and Trenching Licenses are overseen by the Trenching Board.
The purpose of the Board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to guard against unsafe, unstable or short-lived products or services related to installation of utility systems, and to excavating in the public right-of-way. The Board consists of 6 members composed of Public Works Director, a registered professional engineer engaged in consulting business within the city, an employee of a nongovernmental utility company other than telecommunications having underground utilities within the city, representatives of 2 licensed contractors, and a representative from the telecommunications industry.
All Sewer Water and Trenching Licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years. Access the renewal form here: License Renewal Form
For additional information on the license process, please use the links below.
• Rapid City Municipal Code Chapter 13.24 - Trenching Contractor's License
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How to Become a Licensed Contractor
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License Application Form
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Study Guide for Sewer and Water Contractor or Installer license
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Study Guide for Trenching Contractor or Journeyman license
(703 KB)
If you have questions on obtaining a license, please contact Shannon Truax at (605) 394-4165, extension 2425 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month from September through April. There are no meetings held in May, June, July, or August, unless requested.
Agenda and minutes can be obtained by contacting Shannon Truax. Some information is available online at this link.
For a list of City Licensed Sewer Water cotnractors, click pdf here (331 KB) .
For a list of CIty LIcensed Trenching Contractors, click pdf here (319 KB) .
