Equipment Operator

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional Pay Differential $800/month

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking skilled Equipment Operators to maintain highways, signs, guards, and related infrastructure in the Williston District (Watford City, ND). The role involves operating heavy equipment for snow/ice control, routine maintenance, and paperwork while adhering to safety standards and team culture.

Two labor levels exist with different licenses; the position offers a regional pay differential of $800 per month and requires flexibility for

Qualifications

• Valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement (N) by first day of work.
• Two years of relevant experience or one year of experience and one season of winter operations in a similar role.
• Equipment Operator I requires a valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to perform maintenance duties including snow and ice control/removal, install/repair/maintain highway signs and guardrails, and keep roadways clear of hazards and debris.
• Perform building and ground maintenance, maintain roadway and radio system equipment, and perform minor preventive/repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain required paperwork such as time records, activity reports, daily diaries, and road reports; participate in construction project duties under supervision.

Job description

Summary Of Work

Williston District, Watford City Section, Watford City, 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: $4,937 / month

NDDOT Equipment Operator I Salary: $4,375 / month

• This position qualifies for Regional Pay Differential payment of $800 per 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.

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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.

• Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Truck Driver (88M), Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), and Pavements & Construction (3E2X1).

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 screening, reference check, driver record check and federal clearinghouse query screening.

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