Transportation Worker II Pender Roadside

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC05

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Division Roadside Environmental Unit reporting to the Pender County Roadside office. Work is in the operational area of erosion control and vegetation management. Basic job functions include erosion control planting and plant maintenance pesticide application and general roadside duties work includes installing traffic control devices. Work also includes operation inspection and maintenance of equipment including trucks tractors tractor attachments mulch blower and similar equipment as well as hand and power tools. Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of assigned equipment.
Performs assigned duties and follows oral and written instructions as directed by a supervisor. Operates a Class A motor vehicle and/or performs flagging operations to safely guide traffic through work zones.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC05 / $32639 - $57117

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs trees fertilizer etc. using sound horticultural practices.
• Experience in at least one piece of Category B Maintenance equipment (asphalt distributor front end loader dump truck tractor A boom mower mulch blower sod seeder tractor with sprayer attachments brush chipper conventional pesticide applicator Front end loader hydroseeder skid steer.
• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.
• Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.

Additional Expectations:

Possession of a current Commercial Drivers License is mandatory for essential duties. CDL can be obtained through on-the-job training with 360 days to obtain a License or employment will be terminated. 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 completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe footwear is required within 30 days of employment.

Performs manual labor for extended periods; operates vibrating equipment; works in extreme hot and/or cold weather; traverses uneven terrain; and repetitively lifts up to 50 pounds. May be required to work non-traditional hours including nights weekends holidays and during emergency situations. Responds to emergencies including snow ice and other maintenance-related events.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Sabrina Marie Martin

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