Current Job Openings

Current Job Openings:

Regular Full-Time Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

The LaMoure County Highway Department currently has a job opening for a full-time equipment operator/truck driver. The job would involve operating all county owned equipment such as loaders, excavator, graders, dozers, skid steers, tractors, rollers, crushing equipment, dump trucks, plow trucks, belly dump and side dump. The job also includes general labor such as (but not limited to) shoveling, pot hole patching, crack sealing, mowing, signing, equipment repairs, equipment service, oil changes, greasing and fueling equipment. Must be able to accurately document service work repairs of equipment, and time worked.

Minimum Qualification (required):

• Lift a minimum of 70 pounds
• Class A CDL license or ability to obtain within 3 months

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• High school diploma or GED

Job will be based out of LaMoure Highway Department Shop – 505 4^th Ave. SE, LaMoure, ND 58458

The Highway Department works Monday thru Thursday 7AM-5:30PM, 40 hours a week, overtime is paid after 40 hours. During winter months you may be required to work more during snow and emergency days.

The county provides single medical coverage (100% employer paid), family medical coverage (85% employer paid), 11.5 paid holidays per year, 8 hours vacation and sick leave per month, retirement benefits (up to 15.26% of gross, paid by employer), life insurance (county paid up to $12,000) other benefits offered by the county include medical reimbursement (employee funded, dental and vision insurance (employee funded), AFLAC supplemental insurance (employee funded) and a Christmas savings account (employee funded).

Salary Description:

Wage with class A CDL minimum $25.00+/hour (DOE)

Please submit applications to P.O. Box 241, LaMoure, ND 58458 or drop off at the LaMoure County Highway Department.

Contact the LaMoure County Highway Department with any questions (701) 883-5131

LaMoure County Sheriff Deputy

The LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff.  Applicants must be North Dakota P.O.S.T. licensed or licensable as a peace officer.  Minimum starting salary is approximately $52,740.00 annually.  Deputies receive holiday pay and fill-in pay.  Deputies also receive on-call, vacation and sick pay.  LaMoure County offers a competitive benefit package to include 100% paid single and 85% family health insurance.  LaMoure County contributes 100% towards ND Public Safety PERS retirement.  A $3,000.00 incentive may be paid upon completion of one year of service to prospective employees that are currently POST licensed with prior law enforcement experience.  Entry level prospective employees with no previous law enforcement experience may be eligible for reimbursement of law enforcement academy tuition and fees.  Specialized training will be offered upon completion of a one year probationary period.  LaMoure County supplies all equipment, duty gear, including a take home vehicle.  For questions, contact the LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 883-5720.  Mail a cover letter, resume and an application to the LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 97, LaMoure, ND 58458 or email Sheriff Robert Fernandes at rfernandes@nd.gov.  Applications are available through the LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office or below.  Open until filled.  

LaMoure County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee Handbook

Below is the LaMoure County Employee Handbook:

LaMoure County Handbook (PDF)