Transportation Worker IV Davidson Maintenance

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker IV (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

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 IV in the Davidson County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in preventive maintenance repair and construction of state-maintained roads and roadside features. Position will also serve as lead worker of a highway maintenance crew. Work to include but not limited to installation of traffic and 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. Position 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 needed. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.

Additional Expectations:
Ability to supervise work crews. Employee will be expected to promote a safe work environment. Ability to maintain working knowledge of all maintenance operating procedures. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Employee will be expected to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to perform quantity calculations. Employee will be expected to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Physical activities include but are not limited to standing walking talking and hearing. Ability to be exposed to extreme conditions such as ice snow difficult terrain dust extreme heat and cold high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.

This position will be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport order to obtain an inmate card applicants must undergo a criminal history check complete necessary training and orientation and be at least 21 years of age. 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. 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. Safety-toed shoes required.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC08 $39244 - $68679

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew
• Experience with one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance pipe installation or asphalt patching
• Experience in snow and ice removal operation

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 six 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.

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:

Amarah Davis

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