Heavy Equipment Operator Bismarck

Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking a heavy equipment operator to perform street maintenance and operate city fleet assets. The role includes winter on-call snow removal and on-site traffic control responsibilities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, relevant hands-on experience or apprenticeship, and a Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within six months. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with high school or equivalent.
• Experience or apprenticeship/internship, or 1-2 years in a similar position.
• Must possess or obtain a Class B driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for repair and maintenance of city roads and streets.
• Participate in snow and ice removal operations; on-call 24/7 during winter, 12-hour shifts.
• Repair asphalt streets using paver, roller, durapatcher, hotbox and cold patch; seal cracks.
• Operate brine making equipment; run a street sweeper.
• Install traffic signs and pavement markings; maintain rights‑of‑way.
• Maintain and inspect assigned vehicles/equipment; perform pre- and post-trip checks.
• Set up and assist in traffic control at work sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading, writing & math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship or 1-2 years in similar role

Tools

Class B CDL with air brakes & tanker endorsement

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.