Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary : $54,430.63 - $61,234.46 Annually
Location : Bismarck, ND
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600072
Department: Public Works Service Operations
Division: Roads and Streets
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Description


This position operates heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of city roads and streets.

Examples of Duties
• Participates in a variety of snow and ice removal operations, on call 24/7 during winter months, operating 12 hour shifts 7 days a week during snow and ice fighting operations.
• Operates a backhoe, front-end loader, motor grader, and other heavy equipment.
• Makes asphalt street repairs with paver, roller, durapatcher, hotbox and cold mix patch; seals cracks.
• Operates brine making equipment.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean city streets.
• Installs traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Operates tractor and bush hog to maintain rights-of-way.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Sets up and assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, obtained within six months of employment.

Supplemental Information
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment and the computerized controls/devices in the equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
01


Do you have 12 months experience in the operation and limited maintenance of heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoe, skid-steer, motor graders, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a valid Class A or B North Dakota commercial driver's license with an air brake endorsement?

• Yes
• No

03


In the last 5 years have you operated heavy equipment or farm equipment?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of experience do you have operating a loader?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 years or more

05


How many years of experience do you have operating a skid-steer?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 years or more

06


Select the areas that you have landscaping experience in.

• Mowers
• Spraying/Commercial Application License
• Sprinkle/Irrigation

07


Rate your computer skills.

• None
• Some Experience
• Good

08


Select the software programs you have experience working in.

• Word
• Excel
• GIS/ESRI
• Kronos
• Equipment Data Logging

09


Select from the following equipment you have experience operating.

• None
• Rollers
• Broce Broom
• Oil Distributor
• Pavers

10


How many years of working experience do you have that required manual labor?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 years or more

Required Question