Heating Plant Operator - Entry Level

Position Description:
To assist the Lead Heating Plant Operator in the duties & responsibilities for the 24 hour operation of the Heating Plant for generation of steam to provide energy for environmental comfort usage in state, city, federal government and campus facilities located at North Dakota State University.
Work schedule will be rotating shifts and position is subject to call-back 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of mechanical experience or formal education using varied hand and power tools used in the mechanical trade.
• CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical and /or mechanical training
• One year experience in a heating plant operation
• Engineer License 2nd Class B
• Computer knowledge and experience

Physical Demands:
Walking, standing, stooping, lifting of heavy objects up to 100 lbs, reaching, bending, pushing or pulling, carrying up to 100 lbs; working conditions & surrounding which includes working inside/outside, hot/cold temperatures, noise, dust

Screening Date: 10/30/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External: Open internally for 5 days; externally for 10 days
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Academic Department
   • Bismarck Tribune
   • CareerFargo.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Fargo Forum
   • JobsHQ
   • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Job Service of North Dakota
   • NDSU Employee
   • NDSU Website
   • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
   • Professional Publication/Organization Website
   • University Placement Office
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Other (Please specify below)
6. If Other, please specify:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
7. * Do you have a Class D drivers license?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have a Class B commercial drivers license with air brake endorsement?
   • Yes
   • No
   • No, but I have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment per this position's qualifications.
9. * Do you have an Engineer License 2nd Class B?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
4. Veterans Administration Letter
5. Other Document 1