Transportation Worker II - Roadside Environmental

North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking applicants for two Transportation Worker II positions, focusing on erosion control and vegetation management in the Division 8 Roadside Environmental Unit. Candidates will engage in planting, maintenance, and operate various equipment under diverse weather conditions. The role requires a valid NC Pesticide Operators License and a strong background in landscape operations, with opportunities for career advancement in state employment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Full State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a NC Pesticide Operators License with endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf.
• CDL required within 360 days of hire.
• 3 years operating equipment related to vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Perform erosion control and vegetation management.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers, and maintain plant beds.
• Operate and maintain equipment including dump trucks and tractors.

Skills

Knowledge of vegetation management

Experience in operation of pesticide applicator

Experience applying herbicides and pesticides

Experience operating landscape equipment

Education

High school or General Educational Development diploma

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

State of North Carolina provided pay range

This range is provided by State of North Carolina. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$32,639.00/yr - $57,117.00/yr

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Â

Internal Posting - Only Temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS-126 may apply.Â

• Salary Grade NC05Salary Range $32,639 - $57,117Â
  
  

Posting is for two Transportation Worker II Positions Nos. 60020499 and 60020548 located in the Division 8 Roadside Environmental Unit. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions. Positions are located in Moore County but will be subject to work in all eight counties of the Division.  Positions will perform a wide range of erosion control and vegetation management responsibilities. Work involves planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, seeding and mulching, plant bed maintenance, herbicide applications, installing traffic and erosion control devices, and snow and ice operations.  Work also includes operation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mowers, and mulch blowers, as well as hand and power tools.  Work will require exposure to all types of weather conditions and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up 100lbs of force occasionally.  This position is subject to emergency callback, scheduled night work, work during non-traditional hours such as weekends or holidays, adverse weather, or other extreme circumstances.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following

• Knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices
• Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
• Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations
• Must have a NC Pesticide Operators License with an endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf with the ability to obtain Right of Way endorsement within 90 days
  
  

Additional Expectations

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. Â 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. Â Â 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. Safety toe footwear is required.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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

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

For additional information, contact Tilisha Mayhue at 910-773-8016.

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Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.Â

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. Â If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

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