Lead Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Department of Transportation; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker IV who will operate a range of heavy equipment and lead a highway maintenance crew in the Cumberland County area. The role requires CDL eligibility within 360 days, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work in various weather conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong instruction-following capabilities, with pre-employment drug testing and background checks as

Qualifications

• Exposure to adverse weather and rough terrain; able to work on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as bulldozer, excavator, backhoe and dump trucks.
• Lead a highway maintenance crew and direct daily activities.
• Perform roadway grading, pavement repair and pipe installation.
• Spreading salt and brine, snow removal operations.
• Maintain safety and follow traffic control procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker IV who will operate a range of heavy equipment and lead a highway maintenance crew in the Cumberland County area. The role requires CDL eligibility within 360 days, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work in various weather conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong instruction-following capabilities, with pre-employment drug testing and background checks as