Night Time Equipment Operator

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the North Dakota Department of Transportation as a Night Time Equipment Operator. This role involves operating heavy equipment for highway maintenance and snow removal while ensuring public safety through efficient road maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the safety of transportation in North Dakota.

Benefits

Fully paid family health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance/flexibility

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience or 1 year plus 1 season of winter operations.
• For Operator I, a Class B license without restrictions is needed.
• For Training, a Class A permit and endorsement by start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice control and roadway maintenance.
• Keep roadways clear of hazards and maintain paperwork.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow and ice control

Maintenance duties

Education

North Dakota Class A driver license

North Dakota Class B driver license

Valid driver permit

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Summary Of Work

Job Title: Night Time Equipment Operator

Location: Valley City District, Jamestown, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Summary Of Work

Job Title: Night Time Equipment Operator

Location: Valley City District, Jamestown, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Equipment Operator II Salary: $4,840/ month*

NDDOT Equipment Operator I Salary: $4,289 / month*

Filling this position as an Equipment Operator in Training may be considered if unable to fill as an Operator I or Operator II. The salary would be $4,075 / month*

Winter hours for this position will be 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. from November through April. Shift differential schedules will be established by the district weekly and will be paid a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

As an Equipment Operator, you will perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance. This includes operating heavy equipment to perform required maintenance duties like basic snow and ice control/removal. You will complete highway maintenance duties, which include assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails. To complete these tasks and others assigned, you will operate power tools and other equipment to perform maintenance duties. Part of this job is to keep the roadways clear of any hazards, this includes litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.

You will complete building and ground maintenance duties, and general routine maintenance of the roadway and radio system equipment. You will also perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Maintain necessary paperwork, including time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, etc. You will receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.

An important part of this position and the culture at the NDDOT is to maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your coworkers, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as an Equipment Operator II, you must have a valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work. In addition, two years of relevant experience or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.

To be considered as an Equipment Operator I, you must have a valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.

If unable to find a candidate with preferred experience, will consider filling this position as an Equipment Operator in Training, which requires a valid North Dakota Class A driver permit without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work. The employee will have 12 months to obtain a North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo-tank endorsement (N).

This position requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check,?driver record check and federal clearinghouse query screening.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
  
  

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [e-mail] or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Lynn Spomer, Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

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