Division 11-Transportation Worker II-Roadside Environmental

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker II in Wilkes County to perform erosion control and vegetation management, including seeding, mulching, and herbicide applications. This intermediate role leads with on-the-job training and handling of traffic control setups, equipment operation, and records.

Applicants must hold a current Class A CDL with N endorsement or obtain NC CDL N within 360 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field.
• Knowledge of vegetation management including herbicide use and sound horticultural practices.
• Must obtain NC CDL with N endorsement within 360 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker assisting with on-the-job training and record-keeping.
• Perform seeding, mulching, plant bed maintenance and herbicide applications.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain trucks, tractors, mulch blower and power tools.
• Set up traffic control and assist with snow and ice operations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Erosion control

Traffic control setups

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of related equipment operation experience

Tools

CDL with N endorsement

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Job Classification Title Transportation Worker II (S) Position Number Grade NC05

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

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 represents two (2) Transportation Worker II vacant positions located in the Wilkes County Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 11. Positions 60022210 and 60022217 will be filled from the same pool of applicants. All applicants will be considered for both positions. This Position is located in the Wilkes County Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 11 as a Transportation Worker II. This is an intermediate level position that consists of erosion control and vegetation management. Work involves seeding and mulching, plant bed maintenance and herbicide applications. This Unit is responsible for ensuring all work adheres to the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the NC Department of Agriculture Pesticide Division’s regulations, OSHA and all other Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances governing the work involved, installation and maintenance of Storm water BMP’s. This position will serve as a lead worker, assisting with on-the-job training, record-keeping, traffic control setups, and various other tasks. Work also includes operation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools. This position will also have responsibilities during snow and ice operations. Employee will be required to work in diverse working environments in all types of weather conditions. Employee will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, with hand and power tools and various other pieces of equipment. Employee must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. Employee must be able to train lower-level workers. Work involves walking and standing for long periods of time in and around steep and uneven terrain. Applicant must either be in possession of a current Class “A” CDL with “N” endorsement on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC05 $33,902-$59,327

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. Must be able to obtain an NC Pesticide Operators License with an endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf and right of way within 60 days. Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles 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, hydro seeder, skid steer

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 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

Joshua Keith Elmore

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North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.