Transportation Worker IV

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker IV (S)

Position Number

60019866

Grade

NC08

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.

Positions in this class are characterized by serving as a team lead of one or more crews in standard transportation maintenance work in one of five areas (i.e., roadway maintenance, traffic services, bridge maintenance, roadside environmental or geotechnical). Work in this class primarily involves the operation of specialized hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment utilized in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features for the State's highway and roadway systems. Other duties include inspecting, ensuring work zone safety, participating in snow & ice removal and training lower-level workers. Training may also involve safety training and CDL training and assessment. Positions in this class and level will specialize in a particular area of transportation and duties may include the oversight of minor to moderately complex roadway maintenance and retrofitting repair projects, oversight of contractor crews on projects, and/or oversight of inmate crews; equipment utilized includes all lower level equipment as well as asphalt paving machine, fine grade motor-grader, rubber tire excavator, and track excavator; oversight of rest area maintenance projects in their entirety, pesticide and chemical training, and operation of truck-mounted chemical sprayers to include determining proper mixing ratio and rate/spray pattern to ensure thorough application for a given scenario; assembling and placing concrete forms, general welding and carpentry tasks of moderate to high complexity, confined space entry, and training for safety, trenching and shoring, all of which may involve the utilization of tools and equipment to include welders, hand tools, and the most complex equipment such as cranes, rubber tire excavators, track excavators and tug boats.

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC08 & 39,244 – 68,679

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the safe operation of required equipment.
• Ability to follow precise directions.
• Ability to anticipate and avoid safety hazards for self, co-workers and traveling public.
• Ability to lead crews as needed.
• Ability to train lower-level workers on the safe operation of equipment necessary for respective area.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Rashida Jacobs

Email:

[email protected]