Equipment Operator II

Full Time
Steele, ND
Posted
Job description

Bismarck District, Steele, ND

If you take P.R.I.D.E in displaying values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, we are looking for a candidate who takes P.R.I.D.E in what the NDDOT stands for.

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $4,518 per month*

  • An alternative classification may be considered; salary is dependent on experience.

Summary of Work

  • Highway, Roadway, and Structure Maintenance
    • Operate heavy equipment to perform required maintenance duties.
    • Perform highway maintenance duties.
    • Perform basic snow and ice control/removal.
    • Assist in installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails.
    • Operate power tools and other equipment to perform maintenance duties.
    • Keep roadways clear of any hazards; litter, waste, debris, garbage, carcass.
  • Building and Grounds Maintenance
    • Perform building and ground maintenance duties.
  • Information Technology Equipment Maintenance
    • Perform general routine maintenance of the roadway and radio system equipment.
  • Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
    • Perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
  • Record Keeping
    • Maintain necessary paperwork, including time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, etc.
  • Highway Construction Project Duties
    • Receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.
  • Maintain a Safe Working Environment

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid North Dakota Class A drivers license with air brakes with a cargo tanker endorsement by the first day of work.
  • Two years of relevant experience.
  • Requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.
  • An alternative classification of Transportation Technician I level may be considered, salary dependent on experience:
  • Valid North Dakota Class B drivers permit with air brakes with a cargo tanker endorsement by the first day of work. The employee will have 12 months to obtain a North Dakota Class A driver’s license with air brakes and cargo-tanker endorsement.
  • Requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and holidays during emergency events.
  • May require an evening or night shift during snow and ice control operations

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check, and driving records check with current and previous employers within the past three years.

Application Procedures


Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

  • 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 mustalternati provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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.

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