Roadside Environmental Lead – CDL & Field Operations

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

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker IV (S) in Forsyth County to plan, organize, and schedule work activities, materials, and equipment for roadside crews. Responsibilities include pesticide applications, seeding and mulching, pruning, and installing wildflower beds under the NC Wildflower Program, following NCDA rules and DOT policies.

The role requires safety training, FR-11 recordkeeping, daily safety meetings, and the ability to adjust

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six years of experience operating equipment in a related field.
• Experience with pesticide storage, handling and disposal is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and schedule work activities, materials, and equipment for crews.
• Conduct pesticide applications, seeding, mulching, pruning, and bed maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with NCDA pesticide rules and NCDOT policies.
• Maintain FR-11 records of hours, inventory, and work performed.
• Train employees on-the-job and lead daily safety meetings.
• Assist higher-level supervisors with issue investigations and solutions.

Skills

Vegetation management

Herbicide/pesticide application

Pesticide applicator trucks operation

Supervising subordinates

Wildflower bed installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six years of equipment operation experience

Tools

CDL

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker IV (S) in Forsyth County to plan, organize, and schedule work activities, materials, and equipment for roadside crews. Responsibilities include pesticide applications, seeding and mulching, pruning, and installing wildflower beds under the NC Wildflower Program, following NCDA rules and DOT policies.

The role requires safety training, FR-11 recordkeeping, daily safety meetings, and the ability to adjust