Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Santa Fe Springs; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support repair and maintenance of city roads and streets. The role involves operating backhoes, loaders, graders, and other equipment, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintaining safety at work sites.

On-call snow and ice removal during winter, including 12-hour shifts, may apply. Valid North Dakota Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement required within six months.

Qualifications

• Read, write and perform mathematical calculations at high school level.
• Experience or apprenticeship/internship; 1-2 years in a similar role.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for street repair and maintenance.
• Assist in snow and ice removal operations; on-call duties in winter.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and traffic control setup.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment and coordinate with dispatch.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Math skills

Oral & Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship / Internship

Tools

Hand & Power Tools

Heavy Equipment Controls

Job description

Job Description

This position operates heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of city roads and streets.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in a variety of snow and ice removal operations, on call 24/7 during winter months, operating 12 hour shifts 7 days a week during snow and ice fighting operations.
• Operates a backhoe, front-end loader, motor grader, and other heavy equipment.
• Makes asphalt street repairs with paver, roller, durapatcher, hotbox and cold mix patch; seals cracks.
• Operates brine making equipment.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean city streets.
• Installs traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Operates tractor and bush hog to maintain rights-of-way.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Sets up and assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsement issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, obtained within six months of employment.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment and the computerized controls/devices in the equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Bismarck Benefits Summary

1. 01 Do you have 12 months experience in the operation and limited maintenance of heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoe, skid-steer, motor graders, or equivalent?

   • Yes
   • No

2. 02 Do you have a valid Class A or B North Dakota commercial driver's license with an air brake endorsement?

   • Yes
   • No

3. 03 In the last 5 years have you operated heavy equipment or farm equipment?

   • Yes
   • No

4. 04 How many years of experience do you have operating a loader?

   • None
   • 1-3 years
   • 4-5 years
   • 6 years or more

5. 05 How many years of experience do you have operating a skid-steer?

   • None
   • 1-3 years
   • 4-5 years
   • 6 years or more

6. 06 Select the areas that you have landscaping experience in.

   • Mowers
   • Spraying/Commercial Application License
   • Sprinkle/Irrigation

7. 07 Rate your computer skills.

   • None
   • Some Experience
   • Good

8. 08 Select the software programs you have experience working in.

   • Word
   • Excel
   • GIS/ESRI
   • Kronos
   • Equipment Data Logging

9. 09 Select from the following equipment you have experience operating.

   • None
   • Rollers
   • Broce Broom
   • Oil Distributor
   • Pavers

10. 10 How many years of working experience do you have that required manual labor?

    • None
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years or more
    • Required Question