Public Works Operator

Operator Position

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. The schedule is Monday – Thursday during the winter months and Monday-Friday in the summer months. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned for business needs.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Preferred)
• 1 year experience truck driving OR 3 years' experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid driver's license- Class A CDL required, tanker endorsement preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Physical requirements and working conditions