Transportation Worker III Roadside

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

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 posting is for a Transportation Worker III position in the Division 10 Roadside Environmental Unit. This position is mainly in the operational area of managing vegetation through the use of herbicides along rights-of-way but will also assist in seeding/mulching erosion control plant bed and wildflower maintenance. The work involves installing erosion control mowing and maintaining plant material along NCDOT rights-of-way. The work also includes operation inspection and maintenance of equipment including trucks tractors tractor attachments mulch blowers and other similar equipment as well as hand and power tools. Work in this position will require exposure to all types of weather conditions and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to emergency callback scheduled night work and work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Safety toe shoes required.

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. Must have a 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 will be required. 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 substance and alcohol testing.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade: NC06: Salary Range: $35596 - $62294

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs trees fertilizer etc. using sound horticultural practices
• Experience in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush
• Experience in at least one piece of Category B 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 hyrodseeder skid steer)
• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
• Experience in operation of pesticide applicator truck tractors and utility vehicles

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:

Pamela Hines Aldridge

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