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Transportation Worker IV

Salary

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

Caldwell County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05872

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker IV

Position Number

60021947

Section

NCDOT – Division 11 – Caldwell County Maintenance

Salary Grade

NC08

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+ Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

•INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply”

This posting is intended to fill a total of (3) three Transportation Worker IV positions: 60021947, 60022007, and 60021938. You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions

This position is located in the Caldwell County Maintenance Unit. This position will operate various pieces of equipment including bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, tandem dump truck, front end loader, tractor trailer, lee boy asphalt maintainer, motor grader, rollers, and other pieces as needed on the various crews. This position will also serve as a lead worker of a highway maintenance crew. Must carry out complete oral and written instructions. Responsibilities include installing traffic control and erosion control devices, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation, manual tree and brush removal, debris and litter removal, snow plowing, spreading salt, salt brine application, brine plant operation, and performing basic computer and iPad functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

+ 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.

Additional Expectations:

Work will require exposure to all types of weather conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Work requires the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other circumstances. The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions are required. This position is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and oils. Visual acuity is required. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate Class A CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions and have a Tanker (N) endorsement 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 is required for this position. 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 post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and (6) six years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

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. Safety toe shoes required.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Susan Kirby (828) 726-2512

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC department of transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?].

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

05

Do you have experience in at least one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Explain how you have experience in at least one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching.

07

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in snow and ice removal operations?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience in snow and ice removal operations.

11

Do you have 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?

+ Backhoe

+ Tandem dump truck

+ Motor grader

+ Front end loader

+ Forklift

+ Force feed loader

+ Asphalt distributor

+ Asphalt patcher

+ Crack sealing machine

+ Track excavator

+ Skidsteer

+ Sweeper

12

Explain how you have 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.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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