Equipment Operator

Job Overview

Job
Location Steele, ND
Salary Range From 4075.00 To 4840.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Bismarck District, Steele Section, Steele, 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 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.

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.

• 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 II).
• Valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions (Equipment Operator I).
• For Equipment Operator in Training: valid North Dakota Class A driver permit without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work with 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.

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.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter or . For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, ruiter or .

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NDDOT does not provide sponsor ships.

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. § 23-12-10.