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Transportation Worker IV - Div. 13 Roadside Environmental

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Transportation Worker IV - Div. 13 Roadside Environmental

Salary

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

McDowell County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06378

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker IV

Position Number

60023189

Section

Div. 13 - Roadside Environmental

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.

Position functions as a Transportation Worker IV in Division 13, Roadside Environmental Unit in the McDowell County Office. 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. Familiar with or able to learn to use small hand tools, power tools, operate augers, manual/hydraulic and other tools. Operate various truck, trailers, tractors, and specialized equipment. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform variety of other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ 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.

+ Demonstrated ability to train others in equipment operations.

+ Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

Additional Expectations:

The employee must safely be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. 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.

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 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.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Applicant 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 of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or Resume’s 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 close date will be accepted.

For additional information, please contact Beth Woods at (828) 225-2763.

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 of 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 temporary, 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 experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.

05

How many years of experience do you possess in installing wildflower beds, other landscape plantings and reforestation?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 Years or More

06

Explain how you have experience in installing wildflower beds, other landscape plantings and reforestation.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew.

09

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising and training others in equipment operations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

Explain the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising and training others in equipment operations.

11

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

Explain your knowledge of intermediate Work Zone Safety & NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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