Equipment Operator II

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator II for the Minot district to perform highway and structure maintenance, including snow and ice control, paving, and sign/guardrail work. You will operate heavy equipment and complete routine reports as part of a safety‑driven team.

The role requires a valid North Dakota Class A license with a cargo tank endorsement and two years of related experience (or one year plus one winter season).

Qualifications

• Valid North Dakota Class A driver license with no air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement.
• Two years of relevant experience or one year plus one winter-operations season.
• Willingness to report to work within 30 minutes, during emergencies, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance including snow and ice control.
• Complete paving, pothole repair, crack sealing, concrete repair, bridge cleaning, signage and guardrail maintenance.
• Keep roadways clear of hazards and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain records such as time sheets, activity reports and road condition documentation.

Job description

Summary Of Work

Minot District, Minot West Section, Minot, ND

Minot District, Minot West Section, Minot, ND

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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

Job Duties

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 including but not limited to asphalt paving, pothole repair, crack sealing, concrete pavement repair, bridge cleaning, ditch mowing, and 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 road 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.

For a closer look at what this role involves day to day, check out this Equipment Operator video, or this web-based job tour. View the Career Profile for this position.

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.

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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