Transportation Worker IV

State of North Carolina•Orange County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Orange County Maintenance Unit located in Hillsborough. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads in County. On a regular and recurring basis, employee operates at least two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patch/crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer or sweeper. Experience 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. Work to include, but not limited to, 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 and monitoring manual tasks performed. Emergency responses include traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies as they occur. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform a variety of other assigned duties. Employees at this level may train and operate equipment associated with higher-level positions. 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. As part of the hiring approval process, NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews, but prior to offering a position. Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles: No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years Valid, current North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (Note: Employees permanently residing in adjacent states may operate a DOT vehicle using a current, valid, appropriate driver's license from their state of residence.) If a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver’s license in the past ten years, the driver’s record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state driver’s license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states. Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be 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 post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

Ability to act upon both verbal and written communication.
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.
Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR obtain the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within 360 days of hire date.
No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years.
No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years.
Valid, current North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
If applicable, provide driving records from previous states of residence.
Pass pre-employment drug testing.
Sign release form (ALCDRG-01) and background statement (ALCDRG-06).
Successfully complete NCDOT 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

Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures.
Knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures.
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.
Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching.
Experience in snow and ice removal operations.

Responsibilities

Preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads.
Operate at least two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patch/crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer or sweeper.
Perform 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.
Install traffic & erosion control devices, clear right of way, grade roadways, machine unpaved roads, perform pavement repair, pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inspect contract work and monitor manual tasks performed.
Respond to emergencies including traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies.
Train and operate equipment associated with higher-level positions.