Transportation Worker II - Cumberland County Traffic Services

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina seeks a Transportation Worker II to join the Cumberland County Traffic Services Unit. Primary duties involve maintenance, repair and installation of ground-mounted signs, operating related hand and power tools, and supporting the paint crew as needed.

This role requires CDL or the ability to obtain it within 360 days, a clean driving record, and compliance with safety regulations. Work may occur in extreme weather and hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience operating equipment in field closely related to transportation.
• CDL required or must be obtained within 360 days of hire.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install ground-mounted signs.
• Assist with paint crew as needed.
• Operate and maintain small hand and power tools; serve as sign erector.

Skills

Sign installation

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Incident response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt patcher

Crack sealing machine

Skid steer

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker II (S)

Position Number

60018348

Grade

NC05

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 posting is intended to fill a total of (2) two Transportation Worker II positions. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions.

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II performing work primarily associated with the sign crew for the NCDOT Cumberland County Traffic Services Unit. The work assignment of this position is work related to maintenance (repair & replace) and installation of ground mounted signs. Other work duties include but are not limited to assisting with the paint crew when needed. The employee will operate and maintain a variety of small hand and power tools; serve as a sign erector; haul paint supplies and flag traffic. The employee must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members, other departments, and the public. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with various people and work in outside environment, including extreme heat and cold, year-round. Employee will be subject to emergency callback for detour and inclement weather (Snow and Ice Removal).

Physical activities include but are not limited to standing, walking, talking and hearing. Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Position is subject to emergency callback and may require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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. Safety toe footwear required. 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC05 - $33,902 - $59,327

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the installation of roadway signs.
• Experience in at least two pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor "A" boom mower, truck w/aerial device).
• Experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures
• Experience in Basic Incident Response

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and (3) three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.