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Transportation Worker III

Salary

$34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06974

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker III

Position Number

60020938

Section

9/Traffic Services

Salary Grade

NC06

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+ Benefits

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Description of Work

This is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

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

This posting is for a Transportation Worker III in the Division 9 Traffic Services office. This position is stationed in Forsyth County, but work will be performed across all 5 counties in Division 9, as needed. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Sign Crew Leader/Sign Fabricator/Inventory Manager in Stokes County Traffic Services. The duties of this position include fabricating signs as needed for signing projects across Division 9; installing, maintaining, and repairing signs across Division 9; overseeing/maintaining the sign inventory; installing and maintaining detours; 24-hour emergency response to damaged regulatory signs; and snow and ice removal. This position should have the ability to plan and carry out assigned projects independently. Must be able to properly install or manage the installation of temporary traffic control in accordance with NCDOT Standards. Must be able to communicate effectively with various people across multiple organizations, as well as with the public. This position requires the ability to work in an outside environment, including extreme heat and cold, year-round.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Practices.

+ Experience in the installation of roadway signs.

+ Knowledge of sign design, layout, and fabrication.

+ Knowledge of maintaining the sign inventory.

+ Experience operating a sign truck with attachments.

Additional Expectations:

This position must apply safety philosophy to all operations. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on work sites including night work, height, highway traffic and traversing rough terrain in performing necessary work. Ability to supervise activities of lower-level employees and instruct them in proper work methods in the installation, repair, and maintenance of highway signs.

Safety toed shoes are required.

This position will be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. In order to obtain an inmate card applicants must undergo a criminal history check, complete necessary training and orientation, and be at least 21 years of age.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement. Either possession o 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 will be required. As s 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 substance 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 five 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

Nhatasha Alston 336-896-2400

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 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

This position may be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. Are you at least 21 years of age and willing to undergo a criminal history check?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Practices.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the installation of roadway signs?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience in the installation of roadway signs.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience of sign design, layout and fabrication?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience in sign design, layout, and fabrication.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of maintaining the Sign Inventory?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

Explain how you have knowledge of maintaining the sign inventory.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience operating a sign truck with attachments?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience operating a sign truck with attachments.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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