Transportation Worker III - Maintenance

State of North Carolina • Carthage, NC

361d • $34,720 - $59,973

About The Position

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities. The posting is for five Transportation Worker III positions located in Moore County Maintenance. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads in Moore County. Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices, setting up work zones, operating a variety of hand and power tools, clearing right of way, repairing asphalt pavements, assisting with pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inventorying materials, inspecting contract work, operating heavy equipment, responding to emergencies, and assisting with snow/ice removal. The position will also monitor/informally supervise daily maintenance activities performed by two or more employees, including tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers. Manual labor includes, but is not limited to, operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks, and litter pickup. The employee in this position is expected to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by the supervisor. Work requires the ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and exposure to extreme temperature conditions. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally. The position is subject to emergency call back and may require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development diploma.
• Five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.
• Experience in shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations and direct daily activities of a work crew.
• Experience in snow and ice removal operations.
• Experience in operation of at least 2 pieces of specified equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire, or ability to obtain it within 360 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads.
• Install traffic and erosion control devices.
• Set up work zones and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clear right of way and repair asphalt pavements.
• Assist with pipe installation or other drainage tasks.
• Inventory materials and inspect contract work.
• Operate heavy equipment and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with snow/ice removal and monitor daily maintenance activities.

Benefits

• Full State Benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Career development opportunities

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