Grapple Operator: Heavy Equipment Specialist

ASLRRA; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Plains Services, Inc. in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Grapple Operator to operate tractors and heavy trucks for load, transport, and unload of materials for track projects.

Applicants must hold a North Dakota Class A CDL and a DOT medical card, maintain DOT-compliant logbooks, and have at least 1 year of semi-truck experience. Travel regionally and work with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• GED or higher.
• 1 year of semi-truck driving experience.
• Class A CDL required (unrestricted).
• DOT medical card required.
• Insurable driving status required (NPRS driver provisions).

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor trailers and heavy trucks to load, transport, and unload materials.
• Maintain truck logs per DOT regulations.
• Perform routine manual labor including lifting and climbing.
• Assist in restoration and maintenance of track structures.
• Travel as needed; overtime may be required.
• Ensure proper securing of equipment on trailers.
• Conduct safety inspections before and after trips.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Logbook maintenance

Vehicle operation

Overtime readiness

Education

GED or higher

Class A CDL

DOT medical card

Job description

Northern Plains Services, Inc. in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Grapple Operator to operate tractors and heavy trucks for load, transport, and unload of materials for track projects.

Applicants must hold a North Dakota Class A CDL and a DOT medical card, maintain DOT-compliant logbooks, and have at least 1 year of semi-truck experience. Travel regionally and work with safety as a priority.