Transportation Worker IV - Union Bridge

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker IV (S) to lead the Union Bridge Maintenance Unit, performing maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts, and pipes in Union County. Expect advanced skills in equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, inspection, and erosion-control installation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with six years of relevant equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six years of experience operating equipment related to the area of specialization.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• CDL required or obtainable within 360 days of hire under FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker for the Union Bridge Maintenance Unit.
• Maintain, repair, and construct bridges, culverts, pipes, and related structures.
• Operate CDL equipment and assist in reading plans, ordering quantities, and directing drilling and setting of steel beams.

Skills

Equipment operation

Blueprints & plans reading

Supervising & training others

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Job Classification Title Transportation Worker IV (S) Position Number 60026240 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 position located in the Union Bridge Maintenance Unit and will serve as lead worker. Work is related to the maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts, and pipes in Union County. Work requires advanced level skills in a variety of functional areas including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract and structure inspection, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe, bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, trenching/shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and beam repair, and installation/maintenance of erosion control devices. Employee should have the ability to perform assigned tasks and follow both oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally. Work may be performed while suspended at moderate heights, confined areas, or over water/in water. Employee must have ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency callback. Safety toe footwear is 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. Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles:

Prospective Drivers

• 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.

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC08 39,244.00 – 68,679.00

Management prefers applicants with the following

Experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices Demonstrated ability supervising and training others in equipment operations. Working experience as the Lead Worker on a Bridge Crew without supervision. Experience reading and interpreting plans, calculating quantities, and placing orders, plan reading and layout, directing drilling and cutting of holes, directing erection of steel beams and bridge components.

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.

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.

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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. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.