Equipment Operator Jobs in North Dakota
Equipment Operator jobs in North Dakota are open across Langdon, Williston, and Devils Lake and other North Dakota metros, with employers like Martin Construction, CHS, and Alex Howatt Farms hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops. Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information. Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full containers. Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps. Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
NO CDL REQUIRED.
NO COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING REQUIRED.
Farming with: Barley, Beans, Canola, Corn, Dry Beans, Dry Peas, Durum, Lentils, Oats, Pinto Beans, Small Grain, Soy Beans, Spring Wheat, Wheat.
INTRODUCTION
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops. Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information. Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full containers. Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps. Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
NO CDL REQUIRED.
NO COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING REQUIRED.
Farming with: Barley, Beans, Canola, Corn, Dry Beans, Dry Peas, Durum, Lentils, Oats, Pinto Beans, Small Grain, Soy Beans, Spring Wheat, Wheat.
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Equipment Operator Job Market in North Dakota
A snapshot from current North Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Martin Construction5
- CHS3
- Alex Howatt Farms2
- Alliance Farms General Partnership2
- Blaine Stevens2
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming186
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Distribution & Wholesale4
What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment operator jobs across North Dakota.
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B for relevant equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Proven operating experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, or bulldozers
- Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans
- Physical ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain conditions
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Equipment Operator Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many equipment operator jobs are there in North Dakota?
There are 831+ equipment operator openings in North Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Langdon, Williston, and Devils Lake. New positions post regularly as employers across North Dakota hire.
Which North Dakota cities have the most equipment operator jobs?
Langdon, Williston, and Devils Lake have the most equipment operator openings in North Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire equipment operators in North Dakota?
Employers hiring equipment operators in North Dakota include Martin Construction, CHS, and Alex Howatt Farms, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote equipment operator jobs in North Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of equipment operator openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Dakota metros.
How do I apply for equipment operator jobs in North Dakota?
You can apply to equipment operator jobs in North Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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