City Streets Heavy Equipment Operator — Snow & Paving

Bismarck, City of (ND); Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a road maintenance equipment operator to operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, grader) and perform asphalt repairs and street maintenance. You will work on winter snow/ice removal, often on 12-hour shifts, and assist with traffic control at work sites.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, pre/post-trip inspections, and maintaining communication with dispatch. Must read, write, and perform basic math, with 1–2 years of related experience or an apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Requires high school level reading/writing and math.
• Usually 1–2 years in a similar role or completion of an apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of streets, ROW maintenance, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, grader, street sweeper).
• Perform asphalt street repairs and crack sealing.
• Maintain and inspect assigned vehicles and equipment (pre/post-trip).
• Set up and assist in traffic control at worksites.
• Read maps and know city geography for routing and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Reading, writing, arithmetic

Safety policies familiarity

Prioritizing and organizing work

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of street and right-of-way

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

High school or equivalent

Apprenticeship/related experience

Tools

Backhoe

Front-end Loader

Motor Grader

Paver

Roller

Durapatcher/Hotbox

Crack sealing equipment

Job description

City of Bismarck is seeking a road maintenance equipment operator to operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, grader) and perform asphalt repairs and street maintenance. You will work on winter snow/ice removal, often on 12-hour shifts, and assist with traffic control at work sites.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, pre/post-trip inspections, and maintaining communication with dispatch. Must read, write, and perform basic math, with 1–2 years of related experience or an apprenticeship