Transportation Worker III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker III (S)

Position Number

60016990

Grade

NC06

About Us

It’s 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

The Transportation Worker III performs semi-skilled and skilled roadway and highway maintenance work and may train on and operate equipment associated with higher-level positions. This position is subject to emergency call-back and scheduled night work during adverse weather conditions or other extreme circumstances.

Work includes, but is not limited to, installing traffic control and erosion control devices; clearing rights-of-way; grading roadways and machining unpaved roads; performing pavement repairs; installing pipe and completing other drainage-related tasks; inspecting contract work; and monitoring manual labor activities. The employee must be able to understand and act upon both verbal and written communications and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

On a regular and recurring basis, the employee operates at least two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to a backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front-end loader, forklift, force-feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher, crack-sealing machine, track excavator, skid steer, or sweeper. Equipment is used to perform maintenance tasks such as hauling asphalt, aggregate, or soil materials; plowing snow; spreading salt; compacting asphalt and embankments; sweeping roadways; loading ditching material; and disposing of roadside debris.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:     NC06 / $34,270 - $59,973

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working 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 ability to supervise and train 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

Additional Expectations:

Safety-toed shoes required. Skill in the safe use & care of assigned equipment, hand & power tools, & perform manual maintenance duties & other duties as directed by supervisor. Must have ability to act upon both verbal & written communication, to traverse steep & uneven terrain, to lift 50 lbs. & to work in extreme temperature conditions.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s 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.

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 Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s 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:

Sabrina Marie Martin

Email:

[email protected]