Transportation Worker IV - Roadside Environmental

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 9, Roadside Environmental Unit in Forsyth County, seeks a Transportation Worker IV to plan, organize, and schedule field activities, including pesticide applications and landscaping projects for NC Wildflower Program.

Ideal candidate will manage pesticide storage and application per NCDA rules, supervise crews, maintain FR-11 records, and support safety and operations in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vegetation management and horticultural practices.
• Experience applying herbicides and pesticides per label instructions.
• Experience operating pesticide applicator trucks, tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Experience leading a crew and directing daily activities.
• Experience in installing wildflower beds and landscape plantings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and schedule work activities, materials, and equipment for crews in the Roadside Environmental Unit.
• Ensure pesticide storage, application, and disposal adheres to NCDA rules and NCDOT policies.
• Maintain FR-11 records: man hours, equipment hours, inventory, location and work accomplished.
• Adjust work assignments and train employees on-the-job.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and assist higher level supervisors with public concerns.

Skills

Vegetation management

Herbicides/pesticides application

Pesticide equipment operation

Supervisor experience

Wildflower beds installation

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker IV (S)

Position Number

60020974

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

This posting is for a Transportation Worker IV position in the Division 9 Roadside Environmental Unit in Forsyth County, North Carolina. This position will help plan, organize, and schedule work activities, materials, and equipment needs for crews in the Roadside Environmental Department. Work activities include, but are not limited to, pesticide applications, seeding and mulching, tree pruning/removal, and the installation and maintenance of plant beds and the NC Wildflower Program throughout Division Nine. The recommended candidate will be required to ensure pesticide storage, application, and disposal adheres to NCDA Pesticide rules and regulations and established NCDOT policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate FR-11's (recording man hours, equipment hours, inventory used, location & work accomplished), adjusting work assignments, training employees on-the-job, and performing daily safety meetings with crews. This position will routinely determine materials, techniques, and tools to accomplish standard work assignments. They will assist higher level supervisors with investigating and answering concerns from the public and recommend solutions.

Work in this position will require exposure to all types of weather conditions as well as climbing, bending, walking, and operating equipment on uneven terrain and slopes. This position is subject to emergency callback, scheduled night work, and work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.

Additional Expectations

• Safety-toed shoes required.

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 vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices
• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
• Experience in operation of pesticide applicator truck, tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew
• Experience in installing wildflower beds, other landscape plantings and reforestation

Minimum Education and Experience

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