Road Maintenance Lead & Equipment Operator

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is hiring a Transportation Worker III (S) for the Division of Highways. You will perform a broad range of maintenance tasks on state roads, operate equipment, and supervise crews and inmates. Expect on-call responses to emergencies and night work as required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of equipment operation, and the ability to obtain a CDL within 360 days of hire. Final applicant screening follows state policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five years of equipment operating experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to operate CDL-required equipment within 360 days of hire.
• Must pass criminal history check and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction tasks on state roads.
• Set up work zones and install traffic control devices; operate various equipment.
• Monitor inmates and other transportation workers; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Intermediate Work Zone Safety

Workplace Safety Policy

Equipment Operations Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Tandem dump truck operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is hiring a Transportation Worker III (S) for the Division of Highways. You will perform a broad range of maintenance tasks on state roads, operate equipment, and supervise crews and inmates. Expect on-call responses to emergencies and night work as required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of equipment operation, and the ability to obtain a CDL within 360 days of hire. Final applicant screening follows state policy.