Transportation Worker III
Transportation Worker III
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$ 34270 - 59973
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.
This position will function as a Transportation Worker III in the Special Maintenance Operations Group (SMOG). Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance and construction tasks in the SMOG unit. This position includes the proficient operation of various heavy equipment that includes but is not limited to chip spreader asphalt distributor sweeper tandem and quad dump trucks skid steers motor grader and excavators. Workers will be expected to traverse steep and uneven terrain work in extreme temperature conditions perform manual labor for road maintenance duties and other assigned duties as required. Workers in this position will be expected to act upon both verbal and written communication to successfully complete assigned tasks. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible road maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance repair and construction of State Maintained roads and roadside features. Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices operating a variety of hand and power tools clearing right of way performing preventive maintenance and repairs to pavements shoulder maintenance pipe installation or other drainage tasks inventorying and tracking quantities of used materials performing manual labor tasks and the operation of assigned heavy equipment. Work will involve lifting up to 80 lbs. repeatedly. Work also involves walking and standing for long periods of time shoveling raking and sweeping. The employee in this position will be expected to work in all types of weather conditions. This position is subject to emergency callback scheduled night work and out-of-town travel during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:
- Working Knowledge of Standard Road Maintenance and Construction Procedures.
- Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance pipe installation or asphalt patching.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and to train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew
- Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies.
- Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: backhoe tandem dump truck motor grader front end loader forklift force feed loader asphalt distributor asphalt patcher crack sealing machine track excavators skid steer or sweeper.
Additional Expectations:
The ability to be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker (N) endorsement.Either possession of a current Commercial Drivers License on the date of hire OR the North Carolina Commercial Drivers License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.Safety Toe shoes will be needed.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
High school or General Educational Development diploma and five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements Either possession of a current Commercial Drivers License on the date of hire OR the North Carolina Commercial Drivers License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.
Supplemental and Contact Information
For additional information contact Kelly John at or .
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
