General Utility Worker

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. This posting is for a General Utility Worker in the Macon County Equipment Shop. Responsibilities include a variety of manual labor tasks in the upkeep of the Department’s standards, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, removing trash, cleaning windows, cleaning restrooms, yard maintenance, washing equipment, light mechanical repairs and assisting VERTs in various projects, picking up parts, and performing other related duties as required. 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. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records; understand both written and oral instructions; move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment; and safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.
• Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations
• understand both written and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

• Experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.
• Experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.
• Experience performing manual labor

Responsibilities

• sweeping
• mopping
• dusting
• removing trash
• cleaning windows
• cleaning restrooms
• yard maintenance
• washing equipment
• light mechanical repairs
• assisting VERTs in various projects
• picking up parts
• performing other related duties as required
• prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records
• move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment
• safely operate equipment for testing purposes
• demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example
• read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees