Roadside Environmental Tech III: Vegetation & Equipment

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Worker III (Division 9 Roadside Environmental) vacancy with NCDOT is based in Forsyth County, NC. The role focuses on vegetation control along rights-of-way, using herbicides and supporting erosion control, seeding, and bed maintenance.

Candidates will operate and maintain equipment (tractors, trucks, mulch blowers, and related tools) and must pass CDL requirements within 360 days. Pre-employment checks and safety protocols apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with five years of equipment experience in the relevant area.
• Ability to operate CDL-required equipment within 360 days of hire.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide applications following label instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage vegetation along rights-of-way using herbicides and related upkeep.
• Perform seeding, mulching, erosion control and plant bed maintenance.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment including trucks, tractors and related tools.

Skills

Vegetation management

Herbicide application

Equipment operation

Pesticide safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Front end loader

Dump truck

Mulch blower

Sod seeder

Tractor with sprayer

Job description

The Transportation Worker III (Division 9 Roadside Environmental) vacancy with NCDOT is based in Forsyth County, NC. The role focuses on vegetation control along rights-of-way, using herbicides and supporting erosion control, seeding, and bed maintenance.

Candidates will operate and maintain equipment (tractors, trucks, mulch blowers, and related tools) and must pass CDL requirements within 360 days. Pre-employment checks and safety protocols apply.