Transportation Worker III

Harnett County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 34270 - 59973

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

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

In this position you will function as a Transportation Worker III in the Harnett County Maintenance Unit. Your work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in preventive maintenance repair and construction of state-maintained roads and roadside feature. 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 and other emergencies as they occur. You will operate various pieces of equipment including bulldozer excavator backhoe skid steer tandem dump truck front end loader tractor trailer motor grader roller and additional pieces of heavy equipment as this position you will be subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. You must have the ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform a variety of other assigned duties. Employee in this position must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which it is assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by Supervisor.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: $34270 - $59973

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices
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:

Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employee must have the ability to climb bend traverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. 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. 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 three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50lbs.

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 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.

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:

Kimberly Myeisha Bessellieu

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleTransportation Worker III (S)Position NumberGradeNC06About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accoun...