Highway Maintenance Worker II

Project County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, the Highway Maintenance Worker II performs journeyman-level automotive and heavy equipment mechanics and welding. The position performs general labor and road and bridge maintenance, operates tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment, maintains equipment, and may lead small temporary crews as assigned. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and includes full benefits. The work location is the Burleigh County Bismarck Shop. Salary is $28.22 per hour, Grade 5. The application deadline is November 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certified.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and write.
Must possess and retain a North Dakota CDL Class A driver’s license with N endorsement and without air-brake restrictions.
Must have no serious driving convictions, based on established department criteria.
Must live within an approximate 60-minute response time to the assigned shop.
Must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check, alcohol and controlled substance test, and physical exam; the County pays the costs of these exams.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; Burleigh County does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I or in other construction-related work using the essential skills and equipment for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor on road and bridge projects, including asphalt patching, mowing, culvert bed preparation, snow removal, and gravel and paved roadway maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep of equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Operate power tools, trucks, motor graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment safely.
Act as team lead (straw boss) on small, temporary crews when assigned by a supervisor.
Use hand tools to perform maintenance work and participate in asphalt patching and culvert bed preparation.
Place traffic-control signs and devices and perform flagging duties as required.
Operate jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment.
Operate side-dump, belly-dump, and rear-dump trucks hauling maintenance materials.
Operate heavy equipment including motor graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, and trucks of all types.
Operate asphalt-related equipment, rollers, and other equipment used for road and bridge maintenance.
Repair, clean, and maintain vehicles and perform related work as required.
Conduct snow removal and apply sanding or traction materials as needed.
Maintain shop and grounds as required, including mowing and weed eating.
Prepare detailed daily timecards, material records, work reports, and equipment-maintenance records.
Follow established safety practices and procedures when working with tools and equipment.
Keep equipment in good operating condition by adjusting it and performing routine maintenance as needed.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, and the public to support a positive and productive work atmosphere.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.