Transportation Worker IV-Stanly

State of North Carolina

13h•$39,244 - $68,679

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. NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. This posting is for a Transportation Worker IV position located in the Stanly County Roadside Environmental Unit. Advanced experience necessary in the operational areas of erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, herbicide operations and general Roadside Environmental operations. Work involves planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and ground cover; seeding and mulching; installing traffic and erosion control devices, operating hand and power tools, inspecting and servicing equipment. Labor intensive. Required to work in diverse working environment; all weather conditions and terrain, heavy traffic and traffic moving at high speeds. Some night and weekend activities required, including emergency work such as storm damage cleanup/snow/ice removal. Advance knowledge with small hand tools, power tools, operate augers, manual/hydraulic and other tools. Operate various trucks, trailers, tractors, and specialized equipment. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform variety of other assigned duties. Must be able to perform flagging operation to safely guide traffic through work zones; receive and give effective communications; perform manual labor for extended periods of time; operate equipment that vibrates; perform essential functions in extreme hot and/or cold weather; traverse uneven terrain; repetitively lift 50 lbs. Safety-toe shoes are required. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. 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. Pre-employment drug testing required. Class A with N endorsement requirement. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

Advanced experience necessary in the operational areas of erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, herbicide operations and general Roadside Environmental operations
Advance knowledge with small hand tools, power tools, operate augers, manual/hydraulic and other tools
Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication
Must be able to perform flagging operation to safely guide traffic through work zones; receive and give effective communications; perform manual labor for extended periods of time; operate equipment that vibrates; perform essential functions in extreme hot and/or cold weather; traverse uneven terrain; repetitively lift 50 lbs
Safety-toe shoes are required
The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date
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
Pre-employment drug testing required
Class A with N endorsement requirement
As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation
High school or General Educational Development diploma and six years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
Experience in installing wildflower beds, other landscape plantings and reforestation
Experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew
Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations
Experience in operation of computer-controlled pesticide application equipment