Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2.00/hr

Regional pay differential $800/mo

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Williston, ND, seeks Equipment Operators to maintain highways and structures using heavy equipment. Positions include II and I levels with shift schedules and seasonal hours, including winter shifts and a $2.00/hr differential.

Training and duties emphasize safety and proper documentation. Minimum qualifications include ND driver licenses (A with no air brakes and B for I) with endorsements; MOS substitutions may apply.

Qualifications

• Valid ND Class A license with no air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement required by start date.
• Two years of relevant driving/operational experience or one year plus one winter operations season.
• For Equipment Operator I: valid ND Class B license without air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to perform highway, roadway and structure maintenance.
• Install, repair and maintain highway signs and guardrails; clear roadways of hazards and debris.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; complete required paperwork.
• Work under supervision during construction project duties and training.
• Maintain safety for self, coworkers and others on site.

Skills

ND Class A license

Cargo tank endorsement

Winter operations experience

Education

ND Class A license with no air brake restrictions

ND Class B license with no air brake restrictions

Job description

Summary Of Work

Williston District, Williston South Section, Williston, ND

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

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.

NDDOT Equipment Operator II Salary: $4,937 / month

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

Winter hours for this position will be 2:30 p.m. to 11 00 p.m. from November through April. Shift differential schedules will be established by the district weekly and will be paid a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

• 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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