Transportation Worker III - Maintenance

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

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.

• Salary Grade NC06Salary Range $34,720 - $59,973Â
  
  

Posting is for four Transportation Worker III positions located in Randolph County Maintenance.  Position Nos. 60020163, 60020185, 60020191 and 60020225 will be filled from this posting.  You only need to apply once to be considered for all four positions. These positions are located in Randolph County Maintenance.  Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads in Randolph County.  Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices, setting up work zones, operating a variety of hand and power tools, clearing right of way, repairing asphalt pavements, assisting with pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inventorying materials, inspecting contract work, operating heavy equipment, responding to emergencies, and assisting with snow/ice removal.  Position will also monitor/informally supervise daily maintenance activities performed by two or more employees to include tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers.  Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks, and litter pickup.  Employee in this position is expected to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor.  Work requires ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and exposure to extreme temperature conditions.  Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up 100lbs of force occasionally.  Position is subject to emergency call back and may require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

• Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices
• Experience in one of the following: Â shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations
• Experience in operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer or sweeper
  
  

Additional Expectations: Â The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License. Â Either possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Class A 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. Â Release forms ALCDRG-01 and ALCDRG-06 must be signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol. Â Safety toe footwear required.

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 details.

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.Â

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.

For additional information, contact Wanda Willett at 336-318-4000.

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.Â

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. Â If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.