Transportation Worker III / Wilson Maintenance

State of North Carolina

  • Wilson County, NC
  • $34,270-59,973 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.Internal Posting - Only temporary or permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF Priority reemployment consideration as described by GS-126 may apply.This posting is for a Transportation Worker III in our Wilson County Maintenance Unit.
  • Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair and construction of state-maintained roads in Wilson County.
  • In this position you will be setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way of debris and hazards, assisting with pipe installation, and operating a variety of hand and power tools.
  • You will operate various pieces of equipment that include but are not limited to an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe.
  • This position you will monitor tasks performed by other transportation workers, respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled nightwork.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesManagement prefers applicants with the following:
  • Working knowledge of standard road maintenance, and construction procedures.
  • Working knowledge of Work Zone safety and Workplace safety policies.
  • Experience in at least two pieces of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, truck w/aerial device)
  • Experience in one of the following: ditch maintenance or asphalt patching, pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal.
  • Experience in snow and ice removal operations
Additional Expectations:Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which it is assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly. Employees must have the ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional workhours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency callback.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. 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. Safety toe footwear is needed. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Employees will be subject to be outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.High school or General Educational Development diploma and five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Either possession of a current 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.Supplemental and Contact InformationSusan Nichols @ (252) 640-6460 or sdnichols@ncdot.govIt is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina