Transportation Worker I - Division 14

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

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation seeks Transportation Worker I to support road maintenance, repair, and construction. The role involves operating a range of tools and equipment, performing manual labor, and helping ensure safety in work zones across various weather conditions.

Candidates must meet CDL-related requirements, pass pre-employment drug screening, and may be subject to background checks. Role includes fieldwork, weekend work, and potential long shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating power tools for road maintenance and construction.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in varying weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery used in road maintenance and repair.
• Assist in snow and ice removal, flagging, and traffic control as needed.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in adverse weather or project deadlines.

Skills

Power tool operation

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Jackhammer

Screwdriver

Drill

Shovel

Job description

About Us

It's 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 14. 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 extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. Safety toe footwear is needed.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver's License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. As part of the hiring approval process, NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews, but prior to offering a position.

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.

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

Some state job postings say you can qualify by a