Highway Heavy Equipment Operator - Cass County Government

Do you love working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and contributing to your community? As a full-time Highway Heavy Equipment Operator with Cass County North Dakota, you'll enjoy rewarding work that helps keep our roads safe while benefiting from great pay, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities.

What we provide:

Pay: $48,846 - $53,499 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse insurance
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Great job security

GET TO KNOW US

For over 150 years, Cass County has been serving the needs and protecting the interests of our residents. As the most populous county in North Dakota, we're proud to maintain an environment where people can live happy, healthy lives. With a sheriff's office that includes a jail, court security, and court services, as well as life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our residents can trust us to keep them safe. We offer excellent growth opportunities and the ability to make a positive difference. If you want to build a rewarding career giving back to your community, join us!

GET TO KNOW THE ROLE

• Location: Based in West Fargo, ND, with travel to worksites across Cass County.
• Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour days from spring to fall, with on-call emergency duties on weekends or holidays as needed.

As a Highway Heavy Equipment Operator, you start your day inspecting and operating equipment such as motor graders, loaders, tandem axle trucks, and skid steers. You might repair roads and bridges, mow ditches, or clear snow to ensure roadways are safe and functional for residents. Maintenance tasks keep your equipment in top shape, and you work alongside a dedicated team in an outdoor, hands-on role. Emergency calls occasionally bring you out on weekends or holidays to handle weather-related challenges.

The Minimum Requirements to Be Considered:

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
• Knowledge of construction equipment and materials
• Residence within 30 minutes of West Fargo for emergency response needs

Preferred Qualifications: Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, plus experience in equipment maintenance and repair.

READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step in just 3 minutes! Apply to be our new Highway Heavy Equipment Operator now using our quick, mobile-friendly initial application. After applying, you'll hear from us about the next steps in joining our team if you qualify. Start your rewarding career with us, where your work makes a real difference!