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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Macon County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09392

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/31/2025

Closing Date

8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60023628

Salary Grade

NC05

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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 NC05***Salary Range $32,639-$57,117

Positions 60023631 and 60023628 will be hired off this posting. You will only need to apply once to be considered for both.

Internal Posting – Only Temporary or Permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a 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 position is located in the Macon County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of state-maintained roads in Macon County. On a regular and recurring basis, employee operates at least two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer or sweeper. Experience in performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks, such as hauling asphalt, aggregate or soil materials, plowing snow, spreading salt, compacting asphalt, compacting embankments, sweeping roads; loading ditching material; and disposing of roadside debris. Work to include, but not limited to, installation of traffic & erosion control devices, clearing of right of way, roadway grading, machining unpaved roads, pavement repair, pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inspecting contract work and monitoring manual tasks performed. Emergency response includes traffic accident clean-up, snow and ice removal, and other emergencies as they occur. This position is subject to emergency call back and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform variety of other assigned duties. Employees at this level may train and operate equipment associated with a higher-level position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures

+ Knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures

+ Experience in the operation of at least 2 pieces of the following equipment: backhoe, tandem dump truck, motor grader, front end loader, forklift, force feed loader, asphalt distributor, asphalt patcher crack sealing machine, track excavators, skid steer or sweeper

+ Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching

+ Experience in snow and ice removal operations

Additional Expectations:

Working knowledge of the principles 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. Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Employee must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and operate equipment that vibrates. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Ability to safely use and care for assigned equipment, hand, & power tools. Ability to perform manual maintenance duties and other duties as directed by supervisor. Safety toe footwear is needed for this position. 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.

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.

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.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Bradley Pyle at 828-524-2517

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

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 standard road maintenance, and construction procedures policies?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have knowledge of standard road maintenance, and construction procedures policies.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures?

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ None

07

Explain how you have knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures.

08

Please choose each of the following you have experience operating.

+ Air Compressor

+ Backhoe

+ Dump Truck

+ Motor Grader

+ Forklift

+ Front End Loader

+ Asphalt Distributor

+ Asphalt Patcher

+ Crack Sealing Machine

+ Track Excavator

+ Skid Steer

+ Vibratory Roller

+ Sweeper

+ None of the Above

09

Explain how you have experience operating the selected equipment and at which jobs.

10

Do you have experience in at least one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Explain experience in shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching.

12

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 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

13

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

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State of North Carolina

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