Lead Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Required

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT in Cumberland County, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker IV to lead a highway maintenance crew and operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and graders. The role requires passing CDL tests within 360 days, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

The successful candidate will have high school diploma with several years of equipment operation experience and capacity to supervise others while performing road maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with relevant equipment experience.
• Knowledge of intermediate work zone safety and DOT safety practices.
• Experience supervising a maintenance crew and operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway maintenance crew and operate machines (bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, grader).
• Install traffic control devices and perform road repairs, snow/ice removal.
• Follow oral/written instructions and work under varied weather and traffic conditions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Supervising crew

Work zone safety

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NCDOT in Cumberland County, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker IV to lead a highway maintenance crew and operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and graders. The role requires passing CDL tests within 360 days, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

The successful candidate will have high school diploma with several years of equipment operation experience and capacity to supervise others while performing road maintenance tasks