Transportation Worker IV - Mecklenburg County Maintenance

NCDOT; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 39 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mecklenburg County Maintenance in North Carolina seeks a Transportation Worker IV to operate equipment such as bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, and graders. You will lead a highway maintenance crew, follow oral and written instructions, and support safety and traffic control tasks.

Responsibilities include road grading, pavement repair, pipe installation, snow and ice removal, and applying salt and brine. Requires a valid Class A CDL with N endorsement or ability to obtain within 360 days,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six years of equipment operation experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of intermediate work zone safety and NDOT safety policies.
• Experience in shoulder/ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching.
• Ability to supervise and train a work crew and direct daily activities.
• Snow and ice removal operations experience; manage weather-related conditions.

Responsabilités

• Lead a highway maintenance crew and supervise daily activities.
• Operate equipment (e.g., backhoe, grader, loader) and ensure safe work practices.
• Install traffic control and erosion control devices; perform roadway maintenance and repairs.
• Follow oral and written instructions; comply with safety policies at all times.
• Conduct snow/ice removal; apply salt and brine as needed.

Connaissances

Work Zone Safety

Shoulder maintenance

Ditch maintenance

Pipe installation

Asphalt patching

Supervise

Train others

Snow removal

Ice removal

Equipment operation

Formation

High school diploma or GED

6 years equipment operating experience

Outils

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Motor grader

Front end loader

Forklift

Force feed loader

Asphalt distributor

Asphalt patcher

Crack sealing machine

Track excavator

Skid steer

Sweeper

Description du poste

## Transportation Worker IV - Mecklenburg County MaintenanceApply: Mecklenburg County, NC: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: October 21, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR-125814**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Transportation Worker IV (S)**Position Number**60021261**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**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 IV in the Mecklenburg 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, and salt brine application. 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. Safety toe shoes are required. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up 100lbs of force occasionally. 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement 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. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. 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. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation.**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 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 excavator, 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 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 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. 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.