Road Maintenance Technician II – Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation in Durham, NC seeks a Transportation Worker II (S) in the Durham County Maintenance Unit. The role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, from drainage and pavement repair to flagging and emergency response.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and working extended hours in adverse weather. A valid North Carolina CDL is required or must be obtained within 360 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess or obtain North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within specified timeframe.
• Pre-employment drug testing required; ability to pass background checks and licensing verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on state roads and roadside features including drainage and pavement repairs.
• Operate heavy equipment and multiple specialized machines as assigned.
• Conduct flagging operations to safely guide traffic through work zones.
• Respond to emergencies (snow/ice, hurricanes, etc.) and perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Work zone safety

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of equipment operation experience

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt mixer

Asphalt patcher

Crack sealing machine

Ditching machine

Forklift

Front end loader

skid steer

Street sweeper

Tandem dump truck

Tractor 'A' boom mower

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation in Durham, NC seeks a Transportation Worker II (S) in the Durham County Maintenance Unit. The role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, from drainage and pavement repair to flagging and emergency response.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and working extended hours in adverse weather. A valid North Carolina CDL is required or must be obtained within 360 days of hire.