Transportation Worker II - Durham Co Maint

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Durham County Maintenance Unit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker II (S) in Durham, NC. The role involves maintenance tasks on state roads, equipment operation, and emergency response responsibilities with potential long hours and weather-related work.

Applicants must have a NC Class A CDL with N endorsement, high school diploma or GED with three years of related experience, and be prepared for rigorous physical work and safety-focused duties.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of basic work zone safety and traffic control.
• Must have NC Class A CDL with N endorsement or obtain within 360 days.

Aufgaben

• Perform maintenance on state roads and roadside features.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform flagging operations in work zones.
• Respond to emergencies such as snow removal, hurricanes, and other incidents.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in adverse weather.

Kenntnisse

Work Zone Safety

Traffic Control

Follow oral and written instructions

Manual labor capability

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Three years of equipment operation experience

Tools

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt mixer

Asphalt patcher

Crack sealing machine

Ditching machine

Forklift

Force feed loader

Front end loader

Skid steer

Street sweeper

Tandem dump truck

Tractor A boom mower

Jobbeschreibung

Transportation Worker II (S)

Position Number: 60019144 and 60019207. 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 position will function as a Transportation Worker II in the Durham County Maintenance Unit located in Durham, NC. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in preventive maintenance, repair and construction of state-maintained roads and roadside features. Work to include, but not limited to, installation of traffic &erosion control devices, clearing of right of way, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inspecting contract work and monitoring manual tasks performed. Emergency response includes traffic accident clean‑up, snow and ice removal, hurricane cleanup and other emergencies as they occur. Employee will operate various pieces of equipment including bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, tandem dump truck, forklift, front end loader, tractor trailer, motor grader, roller, and additional pieces of heavy equipment as needed. Employee will perform flagging operations to safely guide traffic through work zones and perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc., and emergency response, which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Position is subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. May perform variety of other assigned duties. Safety toe shoes required. Working knowledge of the principles involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup. Must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level. Employees at this level may train on and operate equipment associated with the specialist level for a small percentage of time. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly. Must have the ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Employee will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement. 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‑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.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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

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

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of Basic Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control


• Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching


• Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, forklift, force feed loader, front end loader, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, or tractor “A” boom mower

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 three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area 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‑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.

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.

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The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All Job Postings Close Date

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.