Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator I

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) invites applications for Transportation Worker I (Division 8). This full-time role involves operating hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles used in road maintenance, safety, and snow/ice removal across multiple counties in Division 8.

Applicants must meet CDL requirements or obtain NC CDL within 360 days of hire, pass pre-employment drug testing, and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with manual labor and basic power tools is preferred.
• CDL requirements or ability to obtain NC CDL within 360 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and power equipment for road maintenance and construction.
• Inspect work zones and ensure safety; assist with snow and ice removal.
• Perform tasks such as sign installation, paving support, and vegetation management as needed.
• Work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, under various weather conditions.

Skills

Power tools

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Skill saw

Drill

Compactor

Jackhammer

Shovels

Rakes

Brooms

Post hole diggers

Hammer

Screwdriver

Torch

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) invites applications for Transportation Worker I (Division 8). This full-time role involves operating hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles used in road maintenance, safety, and snow/ice removal across multiple counties in Division 8.

Applicants must meet CDL requirements or obtain NC CDL within 360 days of hire, pass pre-employment drug testing, and have a high school diploma or GED.