Highway Maintenance Worker II - Wilton at County of Burleigh

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

28.22

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Labor, Hand Tool Operation, Power Tool Operation, Equipment Operation, Truck Driving, Snow Plowing, Asphalt Patching, Traffic Control, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Heavy Equipment Operation, Reading, Writing

Industry

Description

Description TERMS: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2026 LOCATION: Burleigh County - Wilton Shop ABOUT THE ROLE: Under supervision of the County Road Superintendent and County Engineer, is responsible for performing general labor-type duties, hand and power tool operation, and intermediate level truck and equipment operation on various road and bridge projects. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates with other maintenance personnel to perform general labor duties using hand tools including but not limited to: shovels, rakes, posts hole diggers, brooms, scrapers, etc. for use in shop and grounds maintenance, asphalt patching, preparing culvert beds, snow removal, etc. Places traffic control signs and devices, assists traffic through work zones as required. Operates jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers and similar equipment. Operates semis and dump trucks hauling maintenance material and drive trucks in plowing snow and spreading traction material. Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment to a varying degree of difficulty, including but not limited to the following: motor graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, mowers, trucks of all types, asphalt related equipment and other equipment associated with road and bridge maintenance. Performs related work as required including minimal routine repair and maintenance of vehicles, buildings, and grounds as required. Occasionally serves as a temporary crew leader on small projects as assigned by supervisor. Generates detailed daily timecards, material and work reports. Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Applicant must have knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures, safe handling procedures with knowledge of industrial and traffic safety procedures, and knowledge of landowner rights and protection rights of private property. Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: extended sitting, lift and carry objects, bend, stretch reach, climbing, working and driving in low-light, low-visibility conditions, and work at various heights from the ground, on bridges, trucks and/or equipment. A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. Requirements High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must have the ability to read and write. Requires a valid North Dakota Class A driver’s license non-air restricted and with a tanker endorsement. Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of various types of heavy equipment, truck driving and maintenance duties of highway and road projects are preferred. Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check along with an alcohol and controlled substance test and physical exam. Costs associated with these exams will be paid for by the County Must live within an approximate 60-minutes response time to the assigned shop.

Responsibilities

The worker performs general labor duties using hand and power tools for road and bridge maintenance, including asphalt patching and snow removal, while also operating intermediate to heavy equipment like semis, dump trucks, motor graders, and backhoes.