Transportation Worker II - Granville County

State of North Carolina • Granville County, NC

57d

About The Position

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. Work in this position will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, pipes, and culverts in Granville County. Job duties include maintenance, repair and construction of state-owned bridges, culverts, and Non-NBIS pipes (54"and greater in diameter) within Division 5. Work is technical in nature and labor intensive & employee will be required to work in and around heavy traffic at interstate speeds, near heavy equipment, power tools, etc. Employee will be required to be familiar with and/or able to learn, but not limited to carpentry skills, welding, pipe fitting, structure painting, machine operation, inspection of various materials that compromise state bridges, large pipes or culverts, utilizing small hand tools and power tools and ability to work in a close team environment or independently as needed. Employee will perform Emergency Call Backs, and during certain times of the year may work a 4-day 10-hour schedule. Must possess good communication skills, follow instructions to complete assigned tasks, demonstrate ability to operate assigned machinery effectively, use of tools associated with related Bridge maintenance and/or construction activities. Must have the ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee will be required to perform work while suspended at moderate heights, confined areas, over water, in water, in extreme heat and cold, and during inclement weather. Safety toe footwear required.

Requirements

• Must possess good communication skills
• Follow instructions to complete assigned tasks
• Demonstrate ability to operate assigned machinery effectively
• Use of tools associated with related Bridge maintenance and/or construction activities
• Ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Employee will be required to perform work while suspended at moderate heights, confined areas, over water, in water, in extreme heat and cold, and during inclement weather
• Safety toe footwear required
• High school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices
• Experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones
• Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures
• Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following: air compressor, backhoe, dump truck, motor grader, forklift, front end loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, track excavator, skid steer or vibratory roller or sweeper

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance
• Repair
• Construction of bridges, pipes, and culverts
• Maintenance, repair and construction of state-owned bridges, culverts, and Non-NBIS pipes
• Emergency Call Backs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees