Senior Roadway Equipment Operator (CDL)

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation in Hillsborough, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker IV to perform maintenance and construction on state roads while operating heavy equipment and supporting emergency responses. The role requires adapting to night work during adverse weather and meeting CDL requirements.

Applicants must have six years of equipment operation experience, pass pre-employment drug testing, and maintain safety standards and compliance with Federal FMCSA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six years' experience operating equipment.
• Valid CDL or ability to obtain CDL within 360 days of hire.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate two or more pieces of equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, grader, loader, forklift) as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and construction on state-maintained roads.
• Install traffic and erosion control devices; inspect contract work; monitor manual tasks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance

Work zone safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation in Hillsborough, NC is seeking a Transportation Worker IV to perform maintenance and construction on state roads while operating heavy equipment and supporting emergency responses. The role requires adapting to night work during adverse weather and meeting CDL requirements.

Applicants must have six years of equipment operation experience, pass pre-employment drug testing, and maintain safety standards and compliance with Federal FMCSA