Equipment Operator III

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator III to maintain highways, roads, and structures in the Dickinson area. You will operate heavy equipment, install signs and guardrails, and perform routine and preventive maintenance along with required paper work.

Night shifts are possible during winter, with a district-determined $2.00 per hour shift differential. Military MOS substitutions and college coursework may offset experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years work experience at Equipment Operator II level is required.
• High school diploma or GED plus three years of heavy equipment operations experience and Class A driver's license with air brakes and cargo tanker endorsement is required.
• Two years of college coursework in engineering or heavy equipment may substitute for up to two years of work experience.
• Night shift, weekends and holidays during emergencies may be required and report-to-work within 30 minutes in emergencies.
• Experience operating tractors with attachments and farm trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance.
• Install, repair, and maintain highway signs and guardrails; use power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform building and ground maintenance and routine roadway/radio system maintenance.
• Conduct minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment; complete required documentation.
• Participate in construction project duties and act as section lead when supervisor is absent.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Shift work

CDL A

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college coursework (engineering/heavy equipment)

Job description

Summary Of Work

Dickinson District, Dickinson North Section, Dickinson, 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 Starting Salary: $5,650 per 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.

As an Equipment Operator III, 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 perform construction project duties. You will be the decision maker for section when supervisor is gone.

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

• Requires two years work experience at the Equipment Operator II level.
• Or high school diploma or GED and three years of work experience with heavy equipment operations, highway maintenance or construction-related work, and a class A driver's license with air brakes and a cargo tanker endorsement.
• Two years of college coursework in engineering, heavy equipment operation or maintenance may substitute for up to two years of the work experience requirement.
• Work on night shift may be required. Work on weekends, and holidays during emergency events. Will be at times required to report to work within 30 minutes during emergency or storm situations.
• Previous experience in safely operating equipment such as tractors with attachments, farm trucks, etc. preferred.
• 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).

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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