Transportation Worker III - Duplin CME

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NC Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker III (S) in Kenansville, NC. The role involves installing traffic and erosion devices, operating hand and power tools, and supporting road maintenance and drainage tasks.

The candidate must be able to operate CDL equipment with manual/automatic transmissions and pass pre‑employment checks. Responsibilities include shoveling, flagging, ditching, and lifting up to 50 lbs., with possible night and weekend shifts during severe

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.
• Experience in shoulder/ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching.
• Supervising and training others in equipment operations and directing a work crew.
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations.
• Experience operating multiple equipment types (backhoe, tandem dump truck, grader, loader, forklift, etc.).
• HS diploma or GED and five years of related equipment experience; or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Operate a small tandem dump truck and heavy equipment.
• Perform shoveling, raking asphalt, flagging, ditching, and shrub tasks.
• Work with emergency callbacks and night work when required.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain equipment in good condition.

Connaissances

Work Zone Safety

Safety policy

Equipment ops

Supervising/Training

Snow/ice removal

Formation

HS diploma or GED

5 years equipment experience

Outils

CDL with Tanker endorsement

Description du poste

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Job Classification Title Transportation Worker III (S) Position Number Grade NC06

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

This position will function as a Transportation Worker III for the Duplin Maintenance Unit located in Kenansville, NC. Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices involved in road maintenance and construction activities, operating a variety of hand and power tools, clearing right of way, repairing pavements, assisting with pipe installation and other drainage tasks, inventorying materials, operation of heavy equipment, and other assigned tasks.

Applicants must have the ability to operate a small tandem dump truck.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, shoveling, raking asphalt, flagging traffic, ditching, and shrubbing.

The position may be subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or extreme circumstances.

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.

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.

Steel toe safety shoes will be needed. The employee will be expected to work in emergency situations and inclement weather.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Working knowledge of the principals 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.

Employee must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level.

Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions.

Employee must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and operate equipment that vibrates.

May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position is subject to emergency callback.

Ability to safely use and care for assigned equipment, hand, & power tools. Ability to perform manual maintenance duties and other duties as directed by supervisor. Safety toe footwear is needed for this position.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s license with Tanker (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. As part of the hiring approval process, NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews, but prior to offering a position.

Prospective Driver Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to legally operate state vehicles, 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Salary Grade: NC06 / Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

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

Demonstrated experience supervising and training others in equipment operations, as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.

Experience in snow and ice removal operations.

Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer, or sweeper.

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 five 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.

Valuing Education and Experience

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…

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