Roadway Maintenance Technician: CDL & Heavy Equipment Pro

State of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Durham, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker II to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads and roadside features. Responsibilities include heavy equipment operation, flagging, and manual labor under various weather conditions.

The role requires a valid NC Class A CDL with N endorsement, pre-employment drug testing, and the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in emergency response situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of equipment operation experience.
• Valid North Carolina CDL with N endorsement.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required and a background check will be conducted.
• Willingness to work extended hours in adverse weather and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and construction on state-maintained roads and roadside features.
• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, and more.
• Flag and assist with traffic control in work zones; perform manual labor as needed.
• Respond to emergencies such as snow/ice removal, hurricanes, and other incidents.

Skills

Knowledge of work zone safety

Traffic control

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

NC Department of Transportation in Durham, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker II to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks on state roads and roadside features. Responsibilities include heavy equipment operation, flagging, and manual labor under various weather conditions.

The role requires a valid NC Class A CDL with N endorsement, pre-employment drug testing, and the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in emergency response situations.