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Transportation Worker II - Newton Bridge

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Catawba County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07291

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60026340

Salary Grade

NC05

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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 North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or 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) may apply.

This posting will fill 2 positions 60026376 and 60026340. Applicants only need to apply once to be considered for both positions.

Work is related to the maintenance repair and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts and pipes within Division 12. In addition to work performed at the prior level, this level may occasionally operate a backhoe, excavator, and truck crane. This position will report to the Catawba County Bridge Maintenance Office. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employees will be required to work in diverse working environments in all types of weather conditions. The recommended applicant will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, and with power tools. The recommended applicant must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. The recommended applicant could possibly be exposed to briars, poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes when working around or under bridges. When traffic volumes dictate, the recommended applicant may be required to work at night or on weekends. When inclement weather occurs, the recommended applicant may be called upon to work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc.

+ Experience in at least two pieces of Bridge Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, truck w/aerial device)

+ Experience establishing work zones with traffic control devices such as temporary signs, cones, drums, etc.

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to complete all mandatory safety courses to establish work zones with traffic control devices such as temporary signs, cones, drums, etc. within six months of date of hire. Work intermediate level skills in a variety of functional areas including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspect, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe, bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, structure inspect, trenching/ shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and steel beam repair, installation, and maintenance of erosion control. Must be willing to attend training and continuing education classes to keep up to date on all state/federal regulations and maintain certifications in all required areas (i.e.: traffic control and environmental stewardship) Operate a motor vehicle, and safely be able to lift /carry 50 lbs. May require work during nontraditional workhours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Applicant must either be in 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 CFT 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.

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 three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field 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

Supplemental Contact Information : Susie Fortune@ 980-552-4239 or [email protected]

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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, 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 operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc.?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

Describe how you have experience operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc.

05

Please check each of the following pieces of Bridge Category B equipment you have experience with.

+ Asphalt Distributor

+ Asphalt Mixer

+ Asphalt Patcher

+ Crack Sealing Machine

+ Ditching Machine

+ Force Feed Loader

+ Front End Loader

+ Lube Truck

+ Asphalt Maintainer

+ Post Driver

+ Skid Steer

+ Street Sweeper

+ Tandem Dump Truck

+ Tractor "A" Boom Mower

+ Truck w/Ariel Device

+ None of the Above

06

Explain how you have experience in at least two pieces of Bridge Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver , skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, truck w/aerial device)

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience establishing work zones with traffic control devices such as temporary signs, cones, drums, etc.?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

Required Question

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State of North Carolina

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