Motor Grader Operators

Cass County Government•West Fargo, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cass County Government is hiring a Motor Grader Operator based in Davenport, North Dakota. The position operates a motor grader to maintain gravel roads year-round, plows snow using motor graders and occasionally a tandem axle truck, and performs day-to-day equipment inspections and repairs. The employee also assists mechanics in preparing motor graders for snow plowing, makes repairs to outlying shops, oversees maintenance graveling by contractors and county staff, and occasionally mows ditches using a mower and tractor. The operator oversees their own blade route and manages their time according to road conditions. The Highway Superintendent may provide additional instructions as conditions change. The position requires reporting to work within 30 minutes after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events. Physical demands include prolonged standing, lifting up to 70 pounds, and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching. The starting annual salary, effective January 1, is $54,655–$59,862, with additional salary growth through regular increases within the classification up to $75,482 and COLA. The position offers four 10-hour workdays per week from spring to fall. Employment is contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and required drug test, reference check, driver record check, and federal clearinghouse query screening. Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

Requirements

Three years of experience operating heavy equipment.
Ability to take orders and resolve problems.
Knowledge of construction equipment and the materials used.
Heavy equipment maintenance and repair skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Class B license, with the ability to obtain a Class A license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, lifting up to 70 pounds, and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.

Responsibilities

Operate a motor grader to maintain gravel roads year-round.
Plow snow using motor graders and occasionally a tandem axle truck.
Inspect and repair equipment day to day.
Assist mechanics in preparing motor graders for snow plowing.
Make building repairs to outlying shops.
Oversee maintenance graveling performed by contractors and county staff.
Occasionally mow ditches using a mower and tractor.
Oversee an assigned blade route and manage time based on road conditions.
Follow additional instructions from the Highway Superintendent as road conditions change.
Report to work within 30 minutes after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.