Transportation Worker II - Division 13 - Buncombe Maintenance

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker II (S) for Buncombe County maintenance duties. The role involves road maintenance, traffic control, and equipment operation on state roads, with responsibilities including responding to emergencies and supporting night work when needed.

The position requires meeting safety standards, driving qualifications, and pre-employment drug testing. Salary ranges are posted, and state pay grade NC05 applies.

Qualifications

• Salary Grade NC05 ranges from $33,902 to $59,327.
• Must meet standard road maintenance and construction procedures.
• Experience with at least two pieces of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt maintainer, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor A boom mower, truck with aerial device).
• Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair state-maintained roads in Buncombe County.
• Set up work zones and traffic control devices.
• Operate equipment such as asphalt maintainer, patch truck, tandem dump truck, and related machinery.
• Monitor tasks performed by other transportation workers and respond to emergencies during normal hours or callbacks.

Skills

Road maintenance

Work Zone Safety

Workplace safety

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Ditch maintenance

Snow removal

Patching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt maintainer

Asphalt patcher

Crack sealing machine

Ditching machine

Skid steer

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Boom mower

Aerial device truck

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Transportation Worker II (S) Position Number 60023026 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

This work is related to the maintenance and repair of State-maintained roads within Buncombe County. This position will report to the Buncombe County Maintenance Office. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair and construction of State maintained roads. Work includes setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way of debris and hazards assisting with pipe installation, and operating a variety of hand and power tools. This work includes the operation of various equipment that includes but is not limited to an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. This position will monitor tasks performed by other transportation workers, respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency callback situations and scheduled night work.

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 / Competencies :

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC05 - $33,902.00 - $59,327.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures.
• Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies.
• Experience in at least two pieces of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt maintainer, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor 'A' boom mower, truck with aerial device).
• Experience in one of the following: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:

High school or G