Equipment Operator III

Job
Location Beulah, ND
Salary Range From 5539.00 To 5539.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Dickinson District, Beulah Section, 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!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $5,539 per month

• As an Equipment Operator III, perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance, operating heavy equipment to perform required maintenance duties including basic snow and ice control/removal.
• Complete highway maintenance duties, including assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails, using power tools and other equipment.
• Keep roadways clear of hazards, including litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.
• Possibly step into roles such as Building Specialist, Be Smart Program Leader, Traffic Control Specialist, or Academy/District Instructor.
• Perform general routine maintenance of roadway and radio system equipment; conduct minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain necessary paperwork, including time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, and construction project duties.
• Be the decision maker for the section when the supervisor is absent.
• Support a safe working environment for yourself, coworkers, and others as part of the organizational culture.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Requires two years work experience at the Equipment Operator II level.
• Or high school diploma or GED and three years of work experience with heavy equipment operations, highway maintenance or construction-related work, and a class A driver’s license with air brakes and a cargo tanker endorsement.
• Two years of college coursework in engineering, heavy equipment operation or maintenance may substitute for up to two years of the work experience requirement.
• Work on night shift may be required; work on weekends and holidays during emergency events; may need to report within 30 minutes during emergency or storm situations.
• Previous experience in safely operating equipment such as tractors with attachments, farm trucks, etc. preferred.
• Employment contingent on satisfactory completion of interview process and required drug test, medical screening, reference check, driver record check, and federal clearinghouse query screening.

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Submit an application .gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, 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.

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