Equipment Operator

Job Title

The Best of Both Worlds Overnights with 4/10's November through March (Or when the snow is here and gone) Morning/Day shift April through October. We will pay for your CDL training (be ahead of the game with a permit). We require that a CDL is obtained within 6 months.

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for Public Works operations;
To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work as well. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.

Essential Functions:

• Perform snow removal activities; operate single and tandem axle trucks to haul snow; operate front-end loader in various locations as assigned.
• Perform seasonal operations utilizing light to medium duty equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, weed eaters, and various utility equipment.
• Perform minor street repair and maintenance activities including gravel, blacktop, or concrete materials, operating street sweepers, packers, tar kettles, and compressors.
• Perform sweeping or snow removal activities on municipal sidewalks, underpasses, and other assigned areas. Assemble, install, and remove event and traffic control related items as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
• Perform customer service-related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

When assigned to Sanitation:

Essential Functions:

• Pick-up and haul garbage and refuse materials manually or with automated equipment; operate hydraulic refuse truck compactor and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.
• Perform a variety of work utilizing light, medium, and heavy duty equipment as assigned.
• Perform and record pre-trip inspections for equipment assigned.
• Perform duties as part of a team assigned to seasonal operations, special projects as assigned.
• Perform general clean-up at various field and facility locations.
• Perform duties to assist with container and other inventory maintenance, assembly, and repair activities as assigned.
• Assist in seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.
• Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
• Perform customer service related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge :
Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment;
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment;
Pertinent Federal, State, and local traffic laws;
Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation;
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures;
Principles and practices of customer service.

Skills :
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities;
Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others;
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities:
Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner;
Interpret, explain, and enforce division policies and procedures;
Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties;
Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather;
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience:

One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation. Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License or Certificate :
Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement.

The City of Grand Forks offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Employee Contribution of a mandatory 4% and up to 7% with an Employer Contribution of a mandatory 5.26% up to 9.26%. For more information on our benefits click 2025 Benefit Summary 2026 Benefit Summary If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Grand Forks.