Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker I

Burleigh County, North Dakota; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role supporting road and bridge projects. This temporary full-time position offers a chance to work outdoors, operating various tools and equipment under the guidance of experienced supervisors. Ideal for individuals looking for hands-on experience in highway maintenance, this role provides opportunities for overtime and valuable skills development. If you are ready to contribute to your community while gaining practical knowledge, this position is perfect for you. Apply soon, as multiple openings are available for the summer season!

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years' experience in highway maintenance tools and general labor.
• Must be 18+ with a valid Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist highway maintenance crew with general labor duties.
• Operate tractors and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

General labor skills

Operation of highway maintenance tools

Driving (Class D license)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Light and medium duty equipment

Job description

Salary: $18.89 to $20.96 per hour, Grade 3

Terms: Full-Time Temporary / Non-Exempt / No Benefits

Application Deadline: March 30, 2025 - Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. We have multiple openings for the summer season.

About the Role: Under supervision of the County Road Superintendent, is responsible for performing general labor type duties, hand and power tool operation, and entry-level truck and equipment operation on various Road and Bridge projects.

This position will involve working outdoors in different climate and weather conditions. This is a temporary seasonal position beginning when filled and ending approximately in October 2024. Will work 10-hour shifts or longer with possibility of overtime. May also work less than 40 hours per week dependent upon workload criteria and/or weather conditions. We will work with current students on their start and end dates.

Candidate Requirements:

• Requires two (2) years' experience in the operation of variable types of highway maintenance tools and equipment and general labor skills.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or above with a valid Class D driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Applicant will be subject to post offer driver's license and criminal background checks, physical exam, and drug screening.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Aids highway maintenance crew with general labor duties.
2. Asphalt patching, flagging, hand grading and weed cutting.
3. Operate tractors equipped with mowers, disks and other attachments; operate other light and medium duty equipment including pavers, compactors and loaders, depending on age.
4. Other duties as assigned.
5. Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
6. Observe established safety practices and procedures when working with equipment.

Work Environment & Conditions:

This position will involve working outdoors in all extremes of climate and weather conditions. This is a temporary seasonal position beginning when filled and ending approximately October 2025. Will work 10-hour shifts or longer with possibility of overtime. May also work less than 40 hours per week dependent upon workload criteria and/or weather conditions.

A complete job description is available at the Burleigh County Human Resource Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.