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Equipment Operator

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Ellendale (ND)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Join the North Dakota Department of Transportation as an Equipment Operator. This role involves highway maintenance, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring roadway safety. Candidates must possess the appropriate North Dakota driver licenses. If you are committed to creating efficient transportation solutions, apply now!

Qualifications

  • Valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions for Equipment Operator II.
  • Two years of relevant experience or one year and one season of winter operations.
  • Valid North Dakota Class B driver license for Equipment Operator I.

Responsibilities

  • Perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance, including snow and ice control.
  • Operate heavy equipment and complete maintenance duties.
  • Maintain safety environment and paperwork related to job duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Highway maintenance

Education

North Dakota Class A driver license
North Dakota Class B driver license

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Summary Of Work

Valley City District, Ellendale Section, Ellendale, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Summary Of Work

Valley City District, Ellendale Section, Ellendale, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Equipment Operator II Salary: $4,840 / month

NDDOT Equipment Operator I Salary: $4,289 / month

Filling this position as an Equipment Operator in Training may be considered if unable to fill as an Operator I or Operator II. The salary would be $4,075 / month

As an Equipment Operator, you will perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance. This includes operating heavy equipment to perform required maintenance duties like basic snow and ice control/removal. You will complete highway maintenance duties, which include assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails. To complete these tasks and others assigned, you will operate power tools and other equipment to perform maintenance duties. Part of this job is to keep the roadways clear of any hazards, this includes litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.

You will complete building and ground maintenance duties, and general routine maintenance of the roadway and radio system equipment. You will also perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Maintain necessary paperwork, including time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, etc. You will receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.

An important part of this position and the culture at the NDDOT is to maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your coworkers, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as an Equipment Operator II, you must have a valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work. In addition, two years of relevant experience or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.

To be considered as an Equipment Operator I, you must have a valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.

If unable to find a candidate with preferred experience, will consider filling this position as an Equipment Operator in Training, which requires a valid North Dakota Class A driver permit without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work. The employee will have 12 months to obtain a North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo-tank endorsement (N).

This position requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function test, reference check,?driver record check and federal clearinghouse query screening.

About Team ND

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More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

  • Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Lynn Spomer, Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager, at lyspomer@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

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