Equipment Operator

Summary of Work


Williston District, Williston South Section, Williston, ND

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NDDOT Equipment Operator II Salary: $4,937 / month

NDDOT Equipment Operator I Salary: $4,375 / month

Winter hours for this position will be 2:30 p.m. to 11 00 p.m. from November through April. Shift differential schedules will be established by the district weekly and will be paid a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

*This position qualifies for Regional Pay Differential payment of $800 per month.


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.

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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

*Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Truck Driver (88M), Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), and Pavements & Construction (3E2X1).


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 screening, reference check,driver record check and federal clearinghouse query screening.


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Application Procedures


Submit an application by 11:59 PM 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.

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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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.