Equipment Operator III

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Mott (ND); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator III to maintain highways, roads, and structures in the Dickinson District, Mott Section. The role involves operating heavy equipment for snow control, maintenance, and sign/guardrail work, with emphasis on safety and reliable daily duties.

The position requires two years of advanced equipment experience or a combination of education and work history, including a Class A license with air brakes and a cargo tanker

Qualifications

• Two years work experience at Equipment Operator II level.
• 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.
• MOS substitutions may be used year-for-year for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for highway, roadway, and structure maintenance.
• Install, repair, and maintain highway signs and guardrails.
• Build and maintain roadway, buildings, grounds and radio system equipment.
• Perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Keep time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, etc.
• Perform construction project duties and act as section lead when supervisor is absent.

Skills

Equipment operator experience

Heavy equipment operation

Night shift willingness

Weekend/holiday availability

Class A license with air brakes+endor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in engineering/heavy equipment

Tools

Driver’s license Class A with air brakes

Cargo tanker endorsement

Job description

Summary Of Work

Dickinson District, Mott Section, 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

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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Application Procedures

• 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.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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.