NDDOT - Top 10 Places to Work

Group names NDDOT top place to work in North Dakota

Top Place to Work in North Dakota AwardThe North Dakota Young Professionals Network (NDYP) selected then North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) as the 2009 Silver Award for the Top Place to Work for Young Professionals in the state. In 2008, the NDDOT was selected as the Top Place to Work. NDDOT competed among several statewide applicants and was selected by a committee of young professionals to receive this prestigious award.

NDYP Catherine Dalzell presents award to NDDOT Director Francis Ziegler
    NDYP Catherine Dalzell presents award to
NDDOT Director Francis Ziegler


The NDDOT is an extremely diverse organization that employs over 1,000 employees across the state! These skilled professionals vary in career fields making the NDDOT an employer of choice. Nearly 30% of our dynamic workforce is young professionals; however, they are 100% of our future! Our employees carry out our mission “providing a transportation system that safely moves people and goods” on a daily basis. Our core values consist of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence, which spells out PRIDE and each employee takes lives by that philosophy each and every day. The NDDOT was the proud recipient of the 2008 ND Young Professionals Best Place to Work Award and has been selected as one of the Best Places to work for Young Professionals in the Bismarck-Mandan area for the past three years.

All employees who work at the NDDOT are professionals, and every single one of them makes the NDDOT a top place to work in North Dakota.



NDDOT named a Top 10 Place to Work in the Bismarck/Mandan for 3rd year in a row

Best Places to Work for Young Professionals in Bismarck-Mandan

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Bismarck-Mandan by the Young Professionals Network for the third consecutive year. The Bismarck-Mandan group presented NDDOT with a plaque recognizing this achievement.


NDDOT employees accept 2010 Top Places to Work Award
NDDOT employees accept 2010 Top Places to Work Award


Area employers were asked to apply for a spot on the list, and entries were anonymously evaluated by a group of young professionals. Also taken into consideration in determining the top places to work was a survey about important aspects young people look at when applying for a job.The survey concluded that some of the things that young professionals are looking for include: competitive pay, flexible hours, continuing education and training, opportunities for advancement, and a positive and supportive work environment.



Why are we an employer of choice?

This question is very difficult to answer; because there is not just one complete answer. Benefits; flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, recruitment/retention bonuses, resource library, well-baby to work, and much more are just some of the reasons.


Training opportunities
Diverse organization
Promote across division / district communications & teamwork
Cross-functional teams
Strong family atmosphere
Mentoring Program
Promote positive work relationships & two-way communication
Employee Wellness
Building / work environment enhancements / improvements
Technology and equipment
Rotational Training Program
The Strategic Planning process and employee involvement
United Way, Jeans Day, and VFW Buddy Poppies we support our communities
Community / Disaster volunteers


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