Equipment Operator 3034003
About The Position
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring an Equipment Operator for its Steele Section in Steele, North Dakota. The position performs highway, roadway, and structure maintenance, including operating heavy equipment for maintenance duties such as basic snow and ice control and removal. The role also involves highway maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, routine maintenance of roadway and radio system equipment, and minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment. The employee maintains paperwork such as time records, activity reports, daily diaries, and road reports, and receives training to perform construction project duties under close supervision. Maintaining a safe working environment for the employee, coworkers, and the public is an important part of the role. The position may be filled at the Equipment Operator II, Equipment Operator I, or Equipment Operator in Training level depending on qualifications and hiring needs. The role requires reporting to work within 30 minutes after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events. Employment is contingent on successfully completing the interview process and required drug test, medical screening, reference check, driver record check, and federal clearinghouse query screening.
Requirements
- For Equipment Operator II: valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work.
- For Equipment Operator II: two years of relevant experience, or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.
- For Equipment Operator I: valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.
- For Equipment Operator in Training: valid North Dakota Class A driver permit without air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work; obtain a North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and cargo tank endorsement (N) within 12 months.
- Military Occupational Specialties demonstrating the required abilities may substitute for required work experience on a year-for-year basis; related codes include Truck Driver (88M), Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), and Pavements & Construction (3E2X1).
- Must report to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.
- Must satisfactorily complete the interview process and required drug test, medical screening, reference check, driver record check, and federal clearinghouse query screening.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment to perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance, including basic snow and ice control and removal.
- Assist with installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails.
- Operate power tools and other equipment to perform maintenance duties.
- Keep roadways clear of hazards, including litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.
- Perform building and grounds maintenance and routine maintenance of roadway and radio system equipment.
- Perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain time records, activity reports, daily diaries, road reports, and other necessary paperwork.
- Receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.
- Maintain a safe working environment for oneself, coworkers, and others.
Benefits
- The State of North Dakota offers a competitive rewards package supporting employees, their health, and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
