Public Works Operator
McKenzie
County
Position Summary
The Operator position within McKenzie County
Public Works is responsible for operating heavy equipment and/or trucks to
maintain the roads, bridges, and right of ways of roads throughout McKenzie
County, as well as transport essential materials. This position is located in
Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Thursday during the Winter months
and Monday-Friday in the summer months. Level
and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
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Operate heavy equipment
such as dozer, grader, front-end loader, backhoe, mower, excavator, etc. to
perform a variety of road maintenance, repair, construction duties, and other assigned
tasks relating to roads, bridges, and right of ways.
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Operates a dump truck to
deliver materials for road work including dirt, gravel, and asphalt; operate a
tractor-trailer to deliver equipment to work sites
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Install and maintain
ditches and drainage culverts, guardrails, fences, roadway signs, traffic
control devices, and other items and equipment that enhance the safety of
County highways and drives.
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Prepare roads for
accessibility, which includes preparing shoulder, spraying chemicals, laying
gravel, etc.; assists in the building, repair, and re-habilitation of new and
substandard roads, including culvert installation, road shaping, etc.
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Perform winter road
maintenance and snow removal through plowing, sanding, and other activities to
ensure that roads remain passable. Verify,
file and maintain all documents
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Other duties as assigned
for business needs
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED
equivalent
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1 year experience truck
driving OR 3 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
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Valid driver’s license
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to work in a team
environment
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Must be able to report to
Watford City
, ND daily at required schedule time
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Physical requirements and
working conditions:
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Able to handle exposure to
noise and extreme weather conditions
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Must be able to lift up to
50 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively
Preferred Qualifications
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Class A CDL with Tanker
Endorsement
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Salary Range:
$29.75 - $32.20 per hour - DOE
McKenzie County offers an excellent benefit package
including:
Health Insurance – Health & Child Care
-Flexible Spending- Program Group Life Insurance – Retirement
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Optional Deferred Comp Plan- Vacation – Sick Leave
– Paid Holidays
An applicant who is a resident of North Dakota and eligible to claim
veterans’ preference must abide by the Department of Veterans Affairs
guidelines available at
www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/veterans-preference-state/documentation-required-applicant
and submit any documentation with an otherwise complete application.
Submit resume and/or application by mail, email or hand deliver to:
McKenzie County Human Resources
201 5th ST NW, Suite 700
Watford City, ND 58854
jobs@co.mckenzie.nd.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
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