General Utility Worker -Equipment

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a General Utility Worker at the New Hanover County Equipment Shop to perform a variety of manual tasks including grounds maintenance, building upkeep, and equipment cleaning.

Responsibilities include yard care, cleaning, trash removal, and delivering parts. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather; safety shoes required within 30 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual tasks common to grounds, buildings, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate and care for tools used in the job.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must wear safety toe shoes within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, buildings, and equipment at the New Hanover County Equipment Shop.
• Perform yard maintenance, cleaning, painting, and minor repairs.
• Clean floors, remove trash, wash and detail equipment.
• Retrieve and deliver parts; follow safety regulations and instructions.

Skills

Manual labor

Ability to follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

Education/Experience equivalency

Tools

Shovels & rakes

Brooms

Post hole diggers

Hammer & screwdriver

Torch

Lawn mowers

Hand trimmers

Air compressors

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Skill saw

Drill

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

General Utility Worker (S)

Position Number

60024230

Grade

NC01

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

This posting is for a General Utility Worker at the New Hanover County Equipment Shop. Responsibilities include a variety of manual labor tasks in the upkeep of the Department's grounds, buildings, and equipment, such as yard maintenance (cut and trim grass, etc.), general building maintenance (cleaning, painting, repairs, etc.), cleaning floors (sweeping, mopping, polishing, etc.), removing trash, cleaning windows, cleaning restrooms, washing and detailing equipment, retrieving and delivering parts, and performing other related duties as required.

• Yard maintenance (cut and trim grass, etc.)
• General building maintenance (cleaning, painting, repairs, etc.)
• Cleaning floors (sweeping, mopping, polishing, etc.)
• Removing trash
• Cleaning windows
• Cleaning restrooms
• Washing and detailing equipment
• Retrieving and delivering parts
• Performing other related duties as required

Some knowledge of the application of trade skills to do the duties assigned. Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignment. Ability to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by the supervisor. Work will require exposure to all types of weather. Work may require lifting up to 50 pounds. Safety toe shoes are required within 30 days of hire date. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc., which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment.

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

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies :

Management Preferences

• Experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.
• Experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.
• Experience performing manual labor

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC01, $31,200.00 - $48,810

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.

Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.

In accordance with the Governor's 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.