Transportation Worker IV - Cumberland County Maintenance

nc; North Carolina; In loco; USD 39.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

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NC Department of Transportation in Cumberland County seeks a lead highway maintenance worker to operate a wide range of heavy equipment and supervise a maintenance crew.

Responsibilities include installing traffic control and erosion devices, roadway grading, pavement patching, pipe installation, tree and debris removal, and snow and salt operations. Must follow oral and written instructions and meet safety requirements, including pre-employment drug testing and CDL compliance.

Competenze

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for the type of vehicle to be operated.
• Ability to operate a wide range of heavy equipment listed in the job posting.
• Ability to climb, bend, and work in extreme weather and rough terrain.

Mansioni

• Install traffic control and erosion control devices.
• Perform roadway grading, patching, and pipe installation.
• Carry out pavement and shoulder maintenance; snow plowing and salt/brine operations.
• Supervise and direct daily activities of a work crew.

Conoscenze

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Safety procedures

CDL license

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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 is located in the Cumberland County Maintenance Unit. This position will operate various pieces of equipment including bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, tandem dump truck, front end loader, tractor trailer, lee boy asphalt maintainer, motor grader, rollers, and other pieces as needed on the various crews. This position will also serve as a lead worker of a highway maintenance crew. Must carry out complete oral and written instructions. Responsibilities include installing traffic control and erosion control devices, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation, manual tree and brush removal, debris and litter removal, snow plowing, spreading salt, salt brine application, brine plant operation, and performing basic computer and iPad functions. Work will require exposure to all types of weather conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Work requires the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other circumstances. The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions are required. This position is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and oils. Visual acuity is required.

Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employee must have the ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Safety toe footwear required. 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: NC08 - $39,244 - $68,679

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 ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations; as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.

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