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General Utility Worker

Salary

$26,851.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08593

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/09/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

General Utility Worker

Position Number

60024611

Section

Division 9 / Equipment Department

Salary Grade

NC01

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 General Utility Worker in the Forsyth County Equipment Shop. Responsibilities include a variety of manual labor tasks in the upkeep of the Department’s standards, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, removing trash, cleaning windows, cleaning restrooms, yard maintenance, washing equipment, and light mechanical repairs. Additional duties will include assisting Vehicle Equipment Repair Technicians in various projects, picking up parts, and performing other related duties as required. The selected applicant must demonstrate commitment to providing a safe working environment by leading by example. Selected applicant must be able to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. POS# 60024611

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

+ Experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.

+ Experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.

+ Experience performing manual labor.

Additional Expectations:

Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records. Applicant must understand both written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to safely operate equipment for testing purposes. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required. Work may require lifting up to 50 pounds.

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.

Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Todd Rowe at 336-896-2330

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.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing manual labor?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience performing manual labor.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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