Transportation Worker II - Davie Maintenance
About The Position
This posting is for a Transportation Worker II position in the Davie County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in preventive maintenance, repair and construction of state-maintained roads and roadside features. Duties include, but are not limited to, installation of traffic and erosion control devices, clearing of right of way, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation and other drainage tasks, inspecting contract work, and monitoring manual tasks performed. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Emergency responses include traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies as they occur. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform variety of other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Ability to act upon both verbal and written communication
- Working knowledge of the principles involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned
- Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions
- Manual labor includes, but is not limited to, operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup
- Employees must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required at the preceding level
- Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly
- Employees must have the ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions
- May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Positions are subject to emergency callback
- Safety-toed shoes required
- Must be at least 21 years of age to transport inmates
- Must undergo a criminal history check to transport inmates
- Must complete necessary training and orientation to transport inmates
- Legally operate a motor vehicle
- Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement, OR obtain the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies
- Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction 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: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching
- Experience in snow and ice removal operations
Responsibilities
- Installation of traffic and erosion control devices
- Clearing of right of way
- Roadway grading
- Machining unpaved roads
- Pavement repair
- Pipe installation and other drainage tasks
- Inspecting contract work
- Monitoring manual tasks performed
- Emergency responses including traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies
- Operating chain saws
- Shoveling
- Driving trucks
- Litter pickup
- Transporting inmates for work detail
Benefits
- Customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
