Transportation Worker III - Rowan County Maintenance

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys in North Carolina is hiring a Transportation Worker III (S) for the Rowan County Maintenance Unit. The role involves maintenance, repair, and construction of state roads, setting up work zones, and operating a range of equipment.

Applicants must supervise inmate tasks and be available for emergency responses. Requirements include safety footwear, a valid NC driver’s license, and a CDL where applicable.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Inmate transport requires an inmate card and background check.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Set up work zones and install traffic control devices.
• Repair asphalt pavements and assist with pipe installation.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and night work or call-back situations.

Skills

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Inmate supervision

CDL within 360 days

Tools

Asphalt maintainer

Asphalt patch truck

Tandem dump truck

Crack sealing machine

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title Transportation Worker III (S) Position Number 60020673 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.

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.

This posting is for a Transportation Worker III in the Rowan County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state maintained roads. Duties include 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. Tasks will include the operation of various equipment that includes, but is not limited to, an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, forklift, roller, sweeper, skid steer, and backhoe. This position will monitor tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers. Position will respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call-back situations and scheduled night work.

Additional Expectations

Safety-toed shoes required.
This position will be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. In order to obtain an inmate card applicants must undergo a criminal history check, complete necessary training and orientation, and be at least 21 years of age.

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 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/Management Preferences

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

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Working 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 ability to supervise and train 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

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