Job ID 3027901

Location Dickinson, ND

Salary Range From 4699.00 To 4699.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Closing Date 5/27/2024

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Dickinson District, Dickinson, 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. 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, an infant-at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $4,699 per month*

*Filling this position as an equipment operator I may be considered; salary is $4,164 per month.

Winter hours for this position will be 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Shift differential schedules will be established by the district weekly and will be paid a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

Available Immediately: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process. 

Summary of Work

As an Equipment Operator, you will perform highway, roadway, and structure maintenance. This includes operating heavy equipment to perform required maintenance duties like basic snow and ice control/removal. You will complete highway maintenance duties, which include assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining highway signs and guardrails. To complete these tasks and others assigned, you will operate power tools and other equipment to perform maintenance duties. Part of this job is to keep the roadways clear of any hazards, including litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.

You will complete building and ground maintenance duties and general routine roadway and radio system equipment maintenance. You will also perform minor preventive and repair maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Maintain necessary paperwork, including time records, activity reporting, daily diary, road reports, etc. You will receive training and perform construction project duties under close supervision.

An essential part of this position and the culture at the NDDOT is to maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your coworkers, and others.

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. 

* If unable to find a candidate with preferred experience, will consider filling this position as an Equipment Operator I or an Equipment Operator in Training:

To be considered for an equipment operator I, you must have a valid North Dakota Class B drivers license. Requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.

To be considered for an Equipment Operator in Training, you must have a valid North Dakota Class A drivers permit with air brakes and a cargo tanker endorsement by the first day of work. The employee will have 12 months to obtain a North Dakota Class A drivers license with air brakes and cargo-tanker endorsement. Requires reporting to work within 30 minutes, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays during emergency events.

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. 

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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 must 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/.

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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 (including sexual orientation and gender identity), 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.