Equipment Operator 3034038
About The Position
The Equipment Operator performs highway, roadway, and structure maintenance for the North Dakota Department of Transportation in the Bowman Section of the Dickinson District. Duties include operating heavy equipment for maintenance work such as basic snow and ice control and removal; assisting with installation, repair, and maintenance of highway signs and guardrails; and operating power tools and other equipment. The operator helps keep roadways clear of litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses; performs building and grounds maintenance and routine maintenance of roadway and radio system equipment; and performs minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment. The position also requires maintaining paperwork such as time records, activity reports, daily diaries, and road reports. The employee receives training and performs construction project duties under close supervision. Maintaining a safe working environment for the employee, coworkers, and others is an important responsibility. 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. During emergency events, the employee must be able to report to work within 30 minutes, including after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Requirements
- For Equipment Operator II: possess a valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work.
- For Equipment Operator II: have two years of relevant experience, or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.
- For Equipment Operator I: possess a valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.
- For Equipment Operator in Training: possess a valid North Dakota Class A driver permit without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work; obtain a North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo-tank endorsement (N) within 12 months.
- Military Occupational Specialties reflecting the required abilities may substitute for required work experience on a year-for-year basis; listed related specialties are Truck Driver (88M), Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), and Pavements & Construction (3E2X1).
- Satisfactorily complete the interview process, required drug test, job function screening, reference check, driver record check, and federal clearinghouse query screening.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance.
- Operate heavy equipment for maintenance duties, 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.
- Clear roadways of 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 paperwork, including time records, activity reports, daily diaries, and road reports.
- Receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.
- Maintain a safe working environment for oneself, coworkers, and others.
- Report to work within 30 minutes during emergency events, including after hours, weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
