Equipment Operator III: Lead Highway & Snow Maintenance

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

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.