Transportation Worker II

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. To improve and provide a safe highway system which includes installing traffic and erosion control devices; operating a variety of hand and power tools, performing various maintenance repairs/upgrades to the highway system, including but not limited to pavement, shoulders, ditches/drainage facilities, vegetation control, litter/debris removal, snow and ice control/removal, and other emergency situations as may be required. As experience, ability, and Department needs mandate, individual will operate entry to middle level equipment This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Division Roadside Environmental Unit reporting to the Sampson County Roadside office. Work is in the operational area of erosion control and vegetation management. Basic job functions include erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, pesticide application and general roadside duties, work includes installing traffic control devices. Work also includes operation, inspection and maintenance of equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools.

Requirements

• 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.
• Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of assigned equipment.
• Performs assigned duties and follows oral and written instructions as directed by a supervisor.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations.
• Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.
• Experience in at least one piece of Category B Maintenance equipment (asphalt distributor, front end loader, dump truck, tractor "A" boom mower, mulch blower, sod seeder, tractor with sprayer attachments, brush chipper, conventional pesticide applicator, Front end loader, hydroseeder, skid steer.
• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.
• Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.

Responsibilities

• Installing traffic and erosion control devices
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools
• Performing various maintenance repairs/upgrades to the highway system, including but not limited to pavement, shoulders, ditches/drainage facilities, vegetation control, litter/debris removal, snow and ice control/removal, and other emergency situations as may be required.
• Operating entry to middle level equipment
• Erosion control
• Planting and plant maintenance
• Pesticide application and general roadside duties
• Operation, inspection and maintenance of equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools.
• Operating a Class A motor vehicle and/or performs flagging operations to safely guide traffic through work zones.
• Performing manual labor for extended periods; operates vibrating equipment; works in extreme hot and/or cold weather; traverses’ uneven terrain; and repetitively lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Responding to emergencies, including snow, ice, and other maintenance-related events.

Benefits

• full State Benefits
• competitive salaries
• career development opportunities
• 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees