Lead Highway Maintenance Technician — Heavy Equipment

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker IV in the Davidson County Maintenance Unit. The role involves supervising a highway maintenance crew and performing a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, including emergency responses.

The position requires operating heavy equipment, meeting safety standards, and having a valid NC CDL with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 360 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six years of equipment operation experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 360 days of hire.
• Pre-employment drug testing and criminal history check required.
• Must be 21 years of age and able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highway maintenance crew on state roads.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and construction tasks.
• Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, skid steer and forklift.
• Respond to emergencies such as traffic incidents, snow and ice removal.
• Transport inmates for work detail as required.

Skills

Supervise crews

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Motor grader

Front end loader

Skid steer

Forklift

Job description

The State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker IV in the Davidson County Maintenance Unit. The role involves supervising a highway maintenance crew and performing a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, including emergency responses.

The position requires operating heavy equipment, meeting safety standards, and having a valid NC CDL with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 360 days.