Roadway Maintenance & Equipment Operator III

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker III to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, including setting up work zones, operating heavy equipment and supervising a crew of transportation workers and inmates. The role requires CDL capabilities and clean driving history.

Responsibilities include snow and ice removal, pipe installation assistance, and ensuring safety policies while coordinating with the Forsyth County Maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; five years of equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to legally operate CDL equipment/trucks within 360 days of hire.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Background check required; driver license checks after interviews.
• Experience in safety policies and work zone setup is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up work zones and install traffic control devices.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, graders, loaders and sweepers.
• Monitor and supervise inmates and transportation workers on site.
• Respond to emergencies including snow/ice removal and debris clearing.
• Ensure compliance with Federal CDL Regulations and state safety policies.

Skills

CDL required

Inmate transport experience

Work zone safety

Equipment operation supervision

Emergency response

Snow and ice removal

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years equipment operating experience

Tools

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Motor grader

Front end loader

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker III to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads, including setting up work zones, operating heavy equipment and supervising a crew of transportation workers and inmates. The role requires CDL capabilities and clean driving history.

Responsibilities include snow and ice removal, pipe installation assistance, and ensuring safety policies while coordinating with the Forsyth County Maintenance