Roadway Equipment Operator (CDL) – Maintenance & Snow Response

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled Transportation Worker IV to maintain state roads in the Hillsborough area. You will operate equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, graders, loaders, and more to perform maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.

Position requires CDL readiness within 360 days and ability to work emergency responses, night shifts, and adverse weather. Pre-employment checks and background verification apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six years of equipment-operating experience preferred.
• Experience operating state-maintained road equipment and performing maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety and work zone procedures; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate at least two pieces of the listed equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform road repairs, drainage work, and paving-related activities as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Motor grader

Front end loader

Forklift

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt patcher/crack-sealing machine

Track excavators

Skid steer

Sweepers

Job description

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled Transportation Worker IV to maintain state roads in the Hillsborough area. You will operate equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, graders, loaders, and more to perform maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.

Position requires CDL readiness within 360 days and ability to work emergency responses, night shifts, and adverse weather. Pre-employment checks and background verification apply.