Transportation Worker I - Division 12

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

Agency
Dept of Transportation
Division

Job Classification Title
Transportation Worker I (S)
Position Number

Grade
NC04

About Us

It is the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is an extended posting through April 30, 2027 for Transportation Worker I positions in Division 12. Multiple Transportation Worker I positions will be filled from this posting.

Work in this class primarily involves the operation of standard hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment utilized in the preventative maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features for the State's highway and roadway systems. Other duties include inspecting, ensuring work zone safety, and participating in snow & ice removal.

Work may include flagging and assisting with maintenance/repair project completion through the use of standard tools and equipment such as tractor with various attachments, curb machine, cutoff saw, dump truck, small wheel and sheep foot rollers, vibratory roller compactor, pulverizer mixer, and pneumatic tire roller; assisting paint crews, erecting road signs, and/or assisting Electronics Technicians with maintenance and installation of signals; operating hand tools for sign installation and replacement as well as dump truck, broom tractor, paint line removing machine, thermoplastic machine, trencher, and edge-line paint gun operation; vegetation control, debris removal, pushing snow, tractor with various attachments and mower operation, dump and flatbed truck operation, assisting in grass and wildflower installation and maintenance. Work in this class may include assisting with carpentry, welding, steel fabrication or concrete work activities. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Employees will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. Safety toe footwear is needed.

Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles:

• No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years
• Valid, current North Carolina driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (Note: Employees permanently residing in adjacent states may operate a DOT vehicle using a current, valid, appropriate driver's license from their state of residence.)
• If a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver's license in the past ten years, the driver's record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state driver's license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC04 $32,287 - $56,502

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc. and/or using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.
• Experience performing manual labor

Minimum Education and Experience

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