Transportation Worker IV - Duplin CME

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Transportation Worker IV to join the Duplin County Maintenance team. This lead position performs maintenance, repair, and construction tasks on state roads and roadside features, operating heavy equipment and supervising a crew.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with six years of related experience, a CDL within 360 days, and strong safety discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with six years of experience operating equipment related to the role.
• CDL required on hire or within 360 days of hire and must comply with FMCSA rules.
• Ability to supervise and train a work crew and lead a highway maintenance crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction tasks on state roads and roadside features.
• Lead a highway maintenance crew and oversee daily activities.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders.
• Ensure safety, follow instructions, and complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Road maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL within 360 days

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Transportation Worker IV (S) Position Number 60017135 Grade NC08

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

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Worker IV to join the Duplin County Maintenance team. This position plays an essential role in ensuring the safety and reliability of state maintained roads and roadside features. The Transportation Worker IV performs a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance, repair, and construction tasks and serves as a lead worker for a highway maintenance crew. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, roadway repair, installation of traffic and erosion control devices, clearing right of way, grading roadways, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation, drainage work, snow and ice removal, inspection of contract work, and oversight of manual labor activities. The position also operates various types of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, tandem dump trucks, front end loaders, tractor trailers, asphalt maintainers, motor graders, rollers, and additional equipment as needed.

The employee is expected to follow oral and written instructions and complete assigned tasks safely and effectively. This role requires the ability to climb, bend, and traverse steep and uneven terrain, work in extreme temperatures, lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. The position is subject to emergency callback and may require work during nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety toe footwear is required.

Applicants must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment and trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions either on the date of hire or within 360 days of employment. Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License at hire or obtain a North Carolina CDL through on the job training and meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49CFR383) within 360 days of the hire date. Pre employment drug testing is required. As a condition of employment, applicants must complete forms ALCDRG01 and ALCDRG06 to authorize NCDOT to verify controlled substance and alcohol testing history with prior employers for the previous three years. 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
• 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/Management Preferences

Salary Grade NC08 / Salary Range: $39,244 – $68,679

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety & 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 to train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations
• Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures.

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.

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 six 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-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49CFR383) 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. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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.

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.

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