Balsam Boating Technician

State of North Carolina • Haywood County, NC

7h

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is hiring a Maintenance/Construction Technician II (Boating Technician) for its Engineering/Construction team. The position helps build and maintain boating access areas and other outdoor recreation facilities across North Carolina, including boat ramps, docks, and shoreline structures. The role also assists with fish hatchery facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

The technician operates heavy construction equipment and specialized tools and machinery, works on the water using motorboats and barges, tracks project progress, and completes construction documentation. The position works under the guidance of an experienced supervisor and in collaboration with a team. It offers a flexible work week, typically four 10-hour days, though the schedule may change to meet agency needs. Projects are statewide and require extensive travel, including overnight travel during the workweek. The work is primarily outdoors in varied weather and involves substantial physical labor. The recruitment salary range is $35,596–$53,185.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12 months.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift medium to heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to wear safety equipment and follow established safety regulations and procedures.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required; applicants must complete a release form and background statement allowing checks with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing, if applicable.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre- and post-employment evaluations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction methods, equipment operation, and maintenance practices.
• Experience building or maintaining boating or public fishing access areas.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with carpentry and concrete.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, outboard motors, chainsaws, winches, and other power tools.
• Ability to use office software for documentation and project tracking.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• May require current Environmental Protection Agency certification as a Type I, II, III, or Universal technician under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including tractors, dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, dump trucks, and hauling units.
• Use specialized tools and machinery to construct and maintain concrete boat ramps, wooden docks, bulkheads, and breakwaters.
• Work on the water using motorboats, barges, and other marine equipment.
• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of fish hatchery facilities and equipment.
• Track project progress and complete documentation supporting construction efforts.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to State Employee Benefits, describing a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits, employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED