Equipment Operator

Summary Of Work

Grand Forks District, Cooperstown, ND

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

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

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.

This position will report to Finley, ND in the winter months.

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.

• Equipment Operator II: valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work; two years of relevant experience or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.
• Equipment Operator I: valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.
• 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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Submit an application at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by 11:59 P.M. 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…