Transportation Worker II Wake Co

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

Employee will function as a Transportation Worker II in the South Wake County Maintenance Unit located in Raleigh NC. Work consists of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in preventive maintenance repair and construction of state-maintained roads and roadside features. Work to include but not limited to installation of traffic & erosion control devices clearing of right of way roadway grading machining unpaved roads pavement repair pipe installation or other drainage tasks inspecting contract work and monitoring manual tasks performed. Emergency response includes traffic accident clean-up snow and ice removal hurricane cleanup and other emergencies as they occur. Employee will operate various pieces of equipment including bulldozer excavator backhoe skid steer tandem dump truck forklift front end loader tractor trailer motor grader roller and additional pieces of heavy equipment as needed. Employee will perform flagging operations to safely guide traffic through work zones and perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice tornadoes hurricanes etc. and emergency response which can lead to working extended daily hours weekends and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Employee will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions in addition to hazards at highway construction sites including heavy equipment and highway traffic. May perform variety of other assigned duties. Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of Basic Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control
• Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance pipe installation or asphalt patching
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations
• 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 crack sealing machine track excavator skid steer or sweeper

Additional Expectations:

Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Manual labor includes but is not limited to operating chain saws shoveling driving trucks and litter pickup. Must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level. Employees at this level may train on and operate equipment associated with the specialist level for a small percentage of time. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly. Must have the ability to climb bend transverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme temperature conditions. Employee will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers License with N endorsement.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. 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 completed and signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

***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:

Anita Lynn Dillon

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