Overview
Williston District, Watford City Section, ND
Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!
Are you seeking a stable rewarding career with purpose? Outside of emergency situations, we offer a predictable and consistent work schedule so that you can maximize time with family, friends and/or fun. Apply today, applicants will be reviewed when your application is received!
This position qualifies for a Regional Pay Differential payment of $800 per month and for comparison that translates to:
$5,640/month
$67,680/year
$32.54/hour AND this position is overtime pay eligible
This position generally is scheduled for a 10 hour shift Monday through Thursday, from May 1 through October 31, providing a 3-day weekend all summer long.
We pay 100% of the monthly health care premium for a family policy, which has a very low $500 deductible. This benefit is worth over $1,900 per month. You will accrue Annual Leave AND Sick Leave for paid time off. We also have a generous retirement contribution plan. More Benefit information can be found by clicking here: Team ND Benefits
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
Responsibilities
* 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, this includes litter, waste, debris, garbage, and carcasses.
* You will complete building and ground maintenance duties, and general routine maintenance of the roadway and radio system equipment. 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 important 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
* To be considered as an Equipment Operator II, you must have a valid North Dakota Class A driver license without air brake restrictions and a cargo tank endorsement (N) by the first day of work. In addition, two years of relevant experience or one year of experience and one season of winter operations similar to NDDOT.
* To be considered as an Equipment Operator I, you must have a valid North Dakota Class B driver license without air brake restrictions.
* This position 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, job function testing, reference check, driver record check and federal clearinghouse query screening.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
*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.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.
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.
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