Traffic Services Transportation Worker III at NC Department of Transportation

University of the District of Columbia; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Traffic Services team as a Transportation Worker III, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining road safety across North Carolina. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse tasks, from installing and repairing traffic control devices to supervising sign crews. Your expertise will directly impact the safety and efficiency of the state's road network. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about community service, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in your community while enjoying a competitive salary and the chance to grow your skills through on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in traffic control installation and equipment operation.
• Ability to supervise and train others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair traffic control devices across seven counties.
• Oversee sign crews and perform audits of work sites.

Skills

Traffic Control Installation

Supervision and Training

Recordkeeping

Communication Skills

Heavy Lifting

Equipment Operation

Education

High School/GED Diploma

Tools

CDL-required equipment

Job description

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Traffic Services Transportation Worker III

New Higher Salary: $34,270 - $59,973

The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Transportation Worker to join our Traffic Services team in our Wake County Maintenance yard.

In this role, you will:

1. Perform maintenance activities involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices along the state road network for Division 5's seven counties.
2. Perform maintenance activities, including posting regulatory ordinances (speed limits, no parking zones, etc.), installing traffic warning signs, flagging, installing historical markers, repairing/replacing damaged/weathered signs, speed zones, performing vegetation removal, installing road closures, and properly signing detour routes.
3. Perform annual nighttime sign reviews for condition of sign reflectivity.
4. Maintain proper documentation for use in developing annual maintenance plans.
5. Perform snow and ice control operations during storms.
6. Maintain inventory of all signs and materials kept on the truck, such as posts, nuts, bolts, and specialized hardware for historical markers and decorative signposts.
7. Perform heavy lifting.
8. Oversee 2+ sign crews by organizing, planning, and prioritizing their work and providing training to less experienced transportation workers.
9. Complete facility and worksite audits.

What You Bring

1. Experience installing traffic control (e.g., detours and lane closures) and roadway signs.
2. Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations and direct work crew daily activities.
3. Recordkeeping experience, such as tracking employee and equipment time and recording quantities of materials used.
4. Good eyesight (Glasses are okay).
5. Communication skills to communicate effectively.
6. Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions and walk/stand for long periods of time on uneven and sloping terrain and around high volumes of traffic.
7. Strength to perform heavy lifting.
8. Ability to safely operate CDL-required equipment/trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
9. A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsement. (Don't Have It? STILL APPLY! You can get it through our on-the-job training within 360 days of hire.)

Education & Experience

1. High School/GED Diploma, and
2. 5+ years experience operating equipment; or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Notes

1. We will perform a background check of your previous employers over the past 3 years about controlled substance and alcohol testing, and require a pre-employment drug test.