Transportation Worker II - Durham Co Maint

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker II in Durham, NC to perform a range of maintenance, repair, and construction tasks on state roads and drainage systems. The role includes operating heavy equipment and performing flagging duties in work zones, with potential long hours during emergencies.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in extreme weather, and eventually obtain a North Carolina Class A CDL with N endorsement within 360 days of

Qualifications

• 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 operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup.
• Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions.
• Must have the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair state roads and roadside features.
• Install traffic and erosion control devices; clear right of way; perform roadway grading and drainage tasks.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, and trucks.
• Perform flagging operations to guide traffic in work zones and work extended hours as needed.
• Work during inclement weather and respond to emergencies (snow, hurricanes, etc.).

Skills

CDL required

Heavy equipment operation

Safety shoes

Tools

Bulldozer

Excavator

Backhoe

Skid Steer

Tandem dump truck

Forklift

Front end loader

Tractor trailer

Motor grader

Roller

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division

Job Classification TitleTransportation Worker II (S)Position Number

GradeNC05

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.

Position numbers 60019144 and 60019207 will be filled from this posting. You only need to apply once to be considered for these positions.

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-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 previo