Roadway Maintenance Technician I

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Worker I in Division 12. The role involves operating standard hand tools, power equipment, vehicles and supporting maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features.

You will work in varied weather, may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays, and must meet safety prerequisites including pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Salary range NC04 spans 32,287 to 56,502 per year.

Qualifications

• Operates standard hand tools and power equipment used in road maintenance.
• Experience performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment.
• Familiar with safety procedures and work zone protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools and equipment for maintenance and construction on highways.
• Assist with road repairs, signage, and pavement markings as required.
• Support flagging, debris removal, and equipment transport tasks.
• Work in adverse weather, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Power tool operation

Manual labor

Tools

Chainsaw

Weed Eater

Skill Saw

Drill

Compactor

Jackhammer

Shovels

Rakes

Brooms

Post hole diggers

Hammer

Screwdriver

Torch

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Worker I in Division 12. The role involves operating standard hand tools, power equipment, vehicles and supporting maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features.

You will work in varied weather, may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays, and must meet safety prerequisites including pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Salary range NC04 spans 32,287 to 56,502 per year.