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Transportation Worker II - Union County Maintenance

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Transportation Worker II - Union County Maintenance

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Union County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08761

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60021347

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.

THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This posting is intended to fill a total of (2) Transportation Worker II positions: 60021347 and 60021362. You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions.

•INTERNAL POSTING – Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.”

This work is related to the maintenance and repair of State-maintained roads within Union County. This position will report to the Union County Maintenance Office located at 130 S. Sutherland Ave, Monroe. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair and construction of State maintained roads. Work includes setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way of debris and hazards, assisting with pipe installation and operating a variety of hand and power tools. This work includes the operation of various equipment that includes but is not limited to an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. This position will monitor tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers, respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled night work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies

+ Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures

+ Experience in at least two pieces of Category B Maintenance 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 in snow and ice removal operations

+ Experience in one of the following: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching

Additional Expectations:

Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup. Employee must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level. Employees at this level may train on and operate equipment associated with the specialist level for a small percentage of time. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly. Employee must have the ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Safety toe shoes are required. 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement 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 required. 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 drug testing and 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 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

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.

For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain your experience of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain your experience of standard road maintenance and construction procedures.

08

Please check each of the following pieces of Category B Maintenance 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

09

Explain each of the following pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment you have experience with.

10

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

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain your experience in snow and ice removal operations.

12

Please select each of the following you have experience in: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching.

+ Pipe installation

+ Installation of erosion control devices

+ Snow and ice removal

+ Ditch maintenance

+ Asphalt patching

+ None

13

Explain each of the following you have experience in: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching.

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State of North Carolina

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