Transportation Worker III - Onslow CME

State of North Carolina

20h•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 position will function as a Transportation Worker III in the Onslow County Maintenance Unit. On a regular and recurring basis, employee operates at least 2 pieces of 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) in 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. Transportation Worker III may train and operate equipment associated with a higher-level position. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.

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
Ability to act upon both verbal and written communications
Safety-toed shoes required
Skill in the safe use & care of assigned equipment, hand & power tools
Perform manual maintenance duties
Ability to traverse steep & uneven terrain
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions
Legally operate a motor vehicle
Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement (or 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)
Pre-employment drug testing will be required
Completion and signing of release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substance and alcohol testing

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices
Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching
Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations, as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew
Experience in snow and ice removal operations
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

Responsibilities

Operates at least 2 pieces of 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) in performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks
Hauling asphalt, aggregate or soil materials
Plowing snow
Spreading salt
Compacting asphalt
Compacting embankments
Sweeping roads
Loading ditching material
Disposing of roadside debris
Train and operate equipment associated with a higher-level position
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
Monitoring manual tasks performed
Perform a variety of other assigned duties