Equipment Operator-Streets

City of Grand Forks ND; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training provided

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Grand Forks ND is seeking a Public Works equipment operator to run light, medium and heavy equipment for the Sanitation and Street Divisions. Key duties include snow removal, street maintenance and general grounds work across multiple divisions.

Overnights with 4/10 shifts November–March and day shifts April–October are offered. CDL training is paid, with CDL required within six months of hire; a high school diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices for operating equipment.
• Traffic laws at federal, state and local levels.
• Basic vehicle and equipment operation principles.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal and operate single and tandem axle trucks; operate front-end loader as required.
• Operate light to medium duty equipment for seasonal operations (tractors, weed eaters, etc.).
• Perform street maintenance and related tasks (gravel, blacktop, concrete, street sweepers).
• Assemble, install, and remove event and traffic-control items as assigned.
• Perform a variety of manual labor and customer service duties as required.
• Assist in sanitation and seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Best of Both Worlds

Overnights with 4/10's November through March (Or when the snow is here and gone)

Morning/Day shift April through October.

We will pay for your CDL training (be ahead of the game with a permit). We require that a CDL is obtained within 6 months.

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for Public Works operations; To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work as well. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.

Description

The Best of Both Worlds

Overnights with 4/10's November through March (Or when the snow is here and gone)

Morning/Day shift April through October.

We will pay for your CDL training (be ahead of the game with a permit). We require that a CDL is obtained within 6 months.

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for Public Works operations; To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work as well. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Perform snow removal activities; operate single and tandem axle trucks to haul snow; operate front-end loader in various locations as assigned.
• Perform seasonal operations utilizing light to medium duty equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, weed eaters, and various utility equipment.
• Perform minor street repair and maintenance activities including gravel, blacktop, or concrete materials, operating street sweepers, packers, tar kettles, and compressors.
• Perform sweeping or snow removal activities on municipal sidewalks, underpasses, and other assigned areas.

Assemble, install, and remove event and traffic control related items as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
• Perform customer service-related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

When assigned to Sanitation: Essential Functions

• Pick-up and haul garbage and refuse materials manually or with automated equipment; operate hydraulic refuse truck compactor and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.
• Perform a variety of work utilizing light, medium, and heavy duty equipment as assigned.
• Perform and record pre-trip inspections for equipment assigned.
• Perform duties as part of a team assigned to seasonal operations, special projects as assigned.
• Perform general clean-up at various field and facility locations.
• Perform duties to assist with container and other inventory maintenance, assembly, and repair activities as assigned.
• Assist in seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.
• Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work.

Marginal Functions

• Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
• Perform customer service related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge

Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Pertinent Federal, State, and local traffic laws; Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation; Interpret and explain City policies and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service.

Skills

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities

Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner; Interpret, explain, and enforce division policies and procedures; Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties; Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather; Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Supplemental Information

Experience

One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation.

Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement.

The City of Grand Forks offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Employee Contribution of a mandatory 4% and up to 7% with an Employer Contribution of a mandatory 5.26% up to 9.26%. For more information on our benefits click 2025 Benefit Summary 2026 Benefit Summary

If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Grand Forks.