What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Sandblaster-Chipper position at State of North Carolina - Dept of Transportation?
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
**THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**
This position’s primary purpose is the preparation of marine craft for painting. Employees remove rust and loose paint, clean metal, and prepare all surfaces for primer by utilizing different machinery and tools. Assignments are received from the Marine Painter Supervisor who inspects the work for satisfactory completion.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Operate pneumatic chipper, needle gun and piston sealer for removal of rust and corrosion
- Operate slurry blast (dustless) machine, UHP (50,000psi) industrial style pressure washer, pneumatic sandblaster in blast pit for large items and bulk raw materials
- Sandblast or sand wash steel hull, super structure, and voids of ferries, dredges, barges, and workboats
- Apply primer coat to protect cleaned metal
- Assist in painting trim and decks of ferries, dredges, barges, and workboats
- Perform related duties as required
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT and Ferry Division’s drug, Fit-For-Duty, and cardiopulmonary function/respirator fit tests.
This position is located at the Ferry Shipyard at Manns Harbor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Working knowledge of techniques used in the preparation of steel surfaces for painting.
- Skill in the use of sandblaster, chipper, and scaler.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate equipment for considerable periods of time and work aloft.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
René Basnight, 252-423-5125, srbasnight@ncdot.gov
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It 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.
