Transportation Worker II - Duplin CME

State of North Carolina • Duplin County, NC

1d • 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 will fill two positions within Duplin Maintenance; positions 60017184 and 60017084. Positions are in the Duplin County Maintenance Unit.

Requirements

• Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor.
• Employee must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level.
• Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions.
• Employee must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and operate equipment that vibrates.
• The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position.
• As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.
• Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles: No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years, No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years, Must be able to legally operate state vehicles, if a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver’s license in the past ten years, the driver’s record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state driver’s license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states.
• 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

• Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures
• Knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures
• Experience in the 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
• Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations

Responsibilities

• Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads in Duplin County.
• Operates at least two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to 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.
• Performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks, such as hauling asphalt, aggregate or soil materials, plowing snow, spreading salt, compacting asphalt, compacting embankments, sweeping roads; loading ditching material; and disposing of roadside debris.
• Installation of traffic & erosion control devices, clearing of right of way, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation, or other drainage tasks, inspecting contract work and monitoring manual tasks performed.
• Emergency responses include traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies as they occur.
• Subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.
• May perform a variety of other assigned duties.
• Employees at this level may train and operate equipment associated with a higher-level position.
• Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks, and litter pickup.
• Safely use and care for assigned equipment, hand, & power tools.
• Perform manual maintenance duties and other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Work in emergency situations and inclement weather.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
• The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

What This Job Offers

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