Transportation Worker II - Traffic Signs

State of North Carolina

7h•Onsite

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 Transportation Worker II in the Traffic Services Sign Unit in Division 10. This position will perform work in Mecklenburg County. This position will serve as a sign erector, installing, removing and maintaining signs, signposts, delineators, and hardware and must have the ability to lift signs. Worker shall possess ability to perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signs and other traffic control devices. Employee must comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment. Employees will operate a medium duty truck as well as a variety of hand and power tools. Employee must function under a variety of environmental/weather conditions which include, but not limited to, extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and oils. Applicant shall be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform assigned tasks. Applicant shall be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Employee will be subject to be on call for many types of traffic-related emergencies after regular hours. Worker shall possess the ability to work under conditions of exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction. Safety toe shoes are required. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Must also be able to operate equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions. Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation. You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least three years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ability to lift signs
Ability to perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signs and other traffic control devices
Ability to comply with all safety rules and policies
Ability to function under a variety of environmental/weather conditions which include, but not limited to, extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and oils
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform assigned tasks
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work under conditions of exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction
Safety toe shoes are required
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date
Ability to operate equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions
Pre-employment drug testing will be required
Completion and signing of a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing
Successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation
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
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 the installation of roadway signs
Experience operating a sign truck with attachments
Experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures
Knowledge of sign design, layout, and fabrication
Knowledge of maintaining the Sign Inventory

Responsibilities

Serve as a sign erector
Installing, removing and maintaining signs, signposts, delineators, and hardware
Perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signs and other traffic control devices
Comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment
Operate a medium duty truck
Operate a variety of hand and power tools
Be on call for many types of traffic-related emergencies after regular hours