Road Maintenance Technician II (CDL-Ready)

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker II (S) in the Mecklenburg Maintenance Unit. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing state roads, setting up work zones, and operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with emergency call-back readiness is required. Applicants must meet CDL requirements and pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years
• No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years
• Valid, current North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated
• If a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver’s license in the past ten years, driving records from the state(s) involved shall be obtained and provided

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair state-maintained roads in Mecklenburg County
• Set up work zones and install traffic control devices
• Operate equipment such as asphalt distributor, patcher, backhoe, loader, grader, and other listed gear
• Respond to emergencies including snow, ice, and downed trees
• Possess CDL or obtain North Carolina CDL within the specified timeframe

Skills

Work Zone Safety

Workplace Safety

Road Maintenance

Snow & Ice Removal

Pipe Installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years equipment operation experience

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Backhoe

Crack sealing machine

Front end loader

Motor grader

Skid steer

Tandem dump truck

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker II (S) in the Mecklenburg Maintenance Unit. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing state roads, setting up work zones, and operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with emergency call-back readiness is required. Applicants must meet CDL requirements and pass pre-employment screenings.