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Transportation Worker IV

Salary

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

Jackson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08659

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker IV

Position Number

60023647

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.

Salary Grade: NC08 Salary Range: $37,782.00 – $66,120.00

Internal Posting - Only Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

This posting is for a Transportation Worker IV in the Bituminous Unit. This position will operate various pieces of equipment including Air Compressor, Crack Sealing Machine, Asphalt Kettle, Pneumatic Tire Roller, Steel Wheel Roller, Tandem Dump Truck, Front End Loader, Tractor Trailer, Asphalt Distributor, Asphalt Paving Machine, Asphalt Tanker, Stone Spreader, Track Hoe, Brush Chipper, Forklift, Motor Grader and other pieces as needed on the various operations.

This position will serve as a lead worker of a bituminous crew. Must carry out complete oral and written instructions. Responsibilities include installing traffic control and erosion control devices, AST paving, asphalt paving, pavement repair, crack sealing, debris and litter removal, snow plowing, spreading salt, and salt brine application.

Work will require exposure to all types of weather conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Work requires the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other circumstances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers the following:

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

+ Experience in one of the following: AST paving, asphalt paving or asphalt patching

+ Experience in supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew

+ Experience in snow and ice removal operations

+ Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt paver, crack sealing machine, asphalt tanker, stone spreader or sweeper

Additional Expectations

Ability to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. 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 the ability to operate both manual and automatic transmissions. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Class A 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. Release forms ALCDRG-01 and ALCDRG-06 must be signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol. Safety toe footwear required.

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 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.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For more information contact LaRae Hooper at 828-331-5200

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. 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

Applicant must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. 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 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

04

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

05

Explain how you have knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

06

Which of the following describes your level of experience in one of the following: AST paving, asphalt paving or asphalt patching?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ More than 6 Years

07

Explain how you have experience in one of the following: AST paving, asphalt paving or asphalt patching.

08

Which of the following describes your level of experience in supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as 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

09

Explain how you have experience in supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.

10

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in snow and ice removal operations.

12

Please check at least 2 pieces of the following equipment you have experience with.

+ tandem dump truck

+ motor grader

+ front end loader

+ asphalt distributor

+ asphalt paver

+ crack sealing machine

+ asphalt tanker

+ stone spreader

+ sweeper

13

Explain how you have experience in the operation of the above equipment.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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