Transportation Worker III - Roadside Environmental

State of North Carolina

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Advanced Level Roadside Environmental position that consists of a wide range of job responsibilities. Responsible for all seeding operations within the division, including the seeding of all wildflower beds. Responsibilities with seeding include plowing, cultipacking, fertilizing, liming, and mulching. Responsibilities with wildflower bed seeding require plowing, tilling, dyna-driving, spraying pre and post emergent herbicides, fertilizing, liming, mulching, mowing, and pulling of weeds. Will also require duties to be performed during emergency operations and snow and ice removal. Responsibilities in assisting in maintaining landscaped plant beds across division, including planting, mowing, spraying, and pulling weeds, mowing grass and maintaining yards at all NCDOT facilities. Position participates in the daily Operational Risk Management program including participation in daily tailgate safety meetings and performing Pre-Trip inspections on equipment each morning before leaving for the work site. Position is responsible for their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) dependent upon the nature of the work performed. Follows all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's). In the absence of the Supervisor, this employee will be expected to lead the crew in their daily work activities. Work will include seeding, plant bed maintenance, mulching, wildflower bed maintenance, herbicide spraying, and rest area maintenance as needed. Employee must establish a safe working atmosphere and comply with the NCDOT Safety Policies. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area 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

Knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices
Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles
Experience in operation of computer controlled pesticide application equipment
Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
Experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew

Responsibilities

Responsible for all seeding operations within the division, including the seeding of all wildflower beds.
Seeding responsibilities include plowing, cultipacking, fertilizing, liming, and mulching.
Wildflower bed seeding responsibilities include plowing, tilling, dyna-driving, spraying pre and post emergent herbicides, fertilizing, liming, mulching, mowing, and pulling of weeds.
Perform duties during emergency operations and snow and ice removal.
Assist in maintaining landscaped plant beds across the division, including planting, mowing, spraying, and pulling weeds.
Mow grass and maintain yards at all NCDOT facilities.
Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management program, including daily tailgate safety meetings and performing Pre-Trip inspections on equipment.
Responsible for their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's).
Follow all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's).
Lead the crew in their daily work activities in the absence of the Supervisor.
Perform seeding, plant bed maintenance, mulching, wildflower bed maintenance, herbicide spraying, and rest area maintenance as needed.
Establish a safe working atmosphere and comply with NCDOT Safety Policies.