Vehicle/Equipment Operator III

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent position with NCDOT involves the skilled operation of a tractor trailer for transporting cargo across North Carolina. This role provides full state benefits and competitive salaries with opportunities for career development. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate trailers safely and maintain records effectively.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Competitive salaries

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Commercial Driver's License or obtain through training.
• Knowledge of safe driving techniques and defensive driving required.
• Experience with manual tractor trailers is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor trailer to transport cargo for NCDOT.
• Planning delivery routes and maintaining accurate records.
• Loading and unloading cargo and ensuring it is secure and balanced.

Skills

Knowledge of ICC rules and regulations

Defensive driving techniques

Safe unloading and loading methods

Driving manual tractor trailer

Minor vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

This position requires the skilled and safe operation of a tractor trailer used for transporting cargo on lengthy trips in and out of state. The employee is responsible for the security and good condition of the load, extensive record keeping, route planning, and determination. Duties include but are not limited to: loading, unloading, and transporting cargo using a tractor trailer for distribution of inventory from the Central Inventory Warehouse to the 14 NCDOT Divisions. Inspecting cargo loads prior to departure for proper balance and delivering in a timely manner. The ability to prepare and maintain records and reports of transportation operations, plan and select appropriate delivery routes, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, assist with the preparation and execution of an annual physical inventory count, and complete special projects. Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience demonstrating the following:

• Knowledge of ICC rules and regulations and defensive driving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to use safe methods of unloading and loading vehicles to secure proper and even distribution of load.
• Experience driving a manual tractor trailer truck with cargo.
• Demonstrated ability to service and provide minor maintenance to vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records and reports of transportation operations.

Additional Expectations:

Applicant must either possess a current Commercial Driver's License at the date of hire, OR obtain it through on-the-job training and meet all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFT 383) within 360 days of hire.

Qualifications may also be met through an "equivalent combination of education and experience." Refer to oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Minimum education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional licenses or certifications may be required to operate specific vehicles or equipment.

For inquiries, contact Katlyn Godwin at 919-835-8426.

Applicants must meet all minimum and Knowledge, Skills, and Ability requirements, and include all relevant education and work experience in their application. Incomplete applications or multiple submissions will not be accepted if received after the most recent application date.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Construction