Transportation Worker II-Interstate

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

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY.

NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave health insurance and retirement.

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II Interstate position that will maintain and repair of State-maintained highways and interstates within Anson Cabarrus Mecklenburg Stanly & Union counties. This position will report to the Interstate Maintenance Office located in Mecklenburg County. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance repair and construction of State maintained highways and interstates. Work includes setting up work zones installing traffic control devices repairing asphalt pavements clearing right of way of debris and hazards assisting with pipe installation and operating a variety of hand and power tools. This work includes the operation of various equipment that includes but is not limited to an asphalt maintainer asphalt patch truck tandem dump truck crack sealing machine rollers sweepers skid steer and backhoe. This position will respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal downed trees and traffic control cleanup etc. during normal business hours or during emergency callback situations and scheduled night work.

Working knowledge of principles 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. Employee 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. Employee must have the ability to climb bend transverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights weekends and holidays. Position is subject to emergency callback. The selected applicant will be expected to 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.

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. Safety toe shoes required.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC..00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices
• Working Knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction policy and procedures
• Experience in one of the following: pipe installation installation of erosion control devices snow and ice removal ditch maintenance 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 asphalt patcher crack sealing machine track excavators skid steer or sweeper

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:

Delores H Mauldin

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