Dept of Transportation

TransportationWorkerIII

$36–62k North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Transportation Worker III at Dept of Transportation. Skills: Road maintenance, Equipment operation, Emergency response. Perform maintenance tasks. Perform repair tasks”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Make adjustments to plans

Eligibility Requirements

Subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, Subject to hazards at highway construction sites, Pre-employment drug testing, Complete release form, Complete background statement, Pass post offer employment evaluation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of experience operating equipment, Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement, Obtain NC CDL within 360 days if not current, Complete background check for inmate card, Be at least 21 years of age for inmate card, Safely lift and carry 50 lbs

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety, Knowledge of NCDOT Workplace Safety policy, Experience in shoulder and ditch maintenance, Experience in pipe installation, Experience in asphalt patching, Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others, Experience in snow and ice removal operations, Experience operating backhoe, Experience operating tandem dump truck, Experience operating motor grader, Experience operating front end loader, Experience operating forklift, Experience operating force feed loader, Experience operating asphalt distributor, Experience operating asphalt patcher, Experience operating crack sealing machine, Experience operating track excavators, Experience operating skid steer, Experience operating sweeper

What You'll Do.

Perform maintenance tasks

Perform construction tasks

Repair asphalt pavement

Install traffic control devices

Install erosion control devices

Operate construction equipment

Respond to emergency situations

Transport inmates for work detail

Read and interpret plans

Determine personnel needs

Determine equipment needs

Determine material needs

Make adjustments to plans

Monitor safety standards

Ensure safety standards

Document personnel usage

Document material usage

Document equipment usage

Respond to public inquiries

Attend training classes

Attend continuing education classes

Full Job Description

**Agency** Dept of Transportation **Division** State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys **Job Classification Title** Transportation Worker III (S) **Position Number** 60020684 **Grade** NC06 **About Us** 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. **Description of Work** Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This posting is for a Transportation Worker III in the Davidson County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair and construction of State Maintained roads and road features. Work will include pipe installation, shoulder and ditch maintenance, asphalt pavement repair, installation of traffic control devices, installation of erosion control devices, operating various pieces of construction equipment, hand and power tools. This position will also respond to emergency response situations including traffic accidents, snow and ice removal and other emergencies as they occur. This position will operate equipment such as a backhoe, track hoe, track loader, skid steer and dump truck. Employee will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. Additional Expectations: Work includes reading and interpreting plans, determining personnel, equipment and material needs to complete assigned maintenance tasks. Employee is responsible for making ap

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