Transportation Worker III Duplin CME

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

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 will fill two positions. You only need to submit one application to be considered for both positions.

This position will function as a Transportation Worker III for the Duplin Maintenance Unit located in Kenansville NC. Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices involved in road maintenance and construction activities operating a variety of hand and power tools clearing right of way repairing pavements assisting with pipe installation and other drainage tasks inventorying materials operation of heavy equipment and other assigned tasks. Applicants must have the ability to operate a small tandem dump truck. Duties of this position include but are not limited to shoveling raking asphalt flagging traffic ditching and shrubbing.

The position may be subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or extreme circumstances.

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 signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Steel toe safety shoes will be needed. The employee will be expected to work in emergency situations and inclement weather.

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

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. Employee must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level. Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. climb bend traverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme temperature conditions. Employee must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and operate equipment that vibrates. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights weekends and holidays. Position is subject to emergency callback. Ability to safely use and care for assigned equipment hand & power tools. Ability to perform manual maintenance duties and other duties as directed by supervisor. Safety toe footwear is needed for this position. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers license with Tanker (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
As part of the hiring approval process NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews but prior to offering a position.

Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles:
No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years
No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years
Must be able to legally operate state vehicles if a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state drivers license in the past ten years the drivers record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state drivers license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

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

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.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.
• 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 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.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Sarah Linayao

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