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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Wilson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09347

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60025114

Section

Division 4 / Wilson Bridge

Salary Grade

NC05

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply

+ In this position you will serve Wilson Bridge Maintenance Crew.

+ Your work will include maintenance, repair and construction of state-owned bridges, culverts, and non-NBIS pipes (54” and greater in diameter) within Division 4.

+ In this position your work is technical in nature and labor intensive & employee will be required to work in and around heavy traffic at interstate speeds, near heavy equipment, power tools, etc.

+ You will be required to be familiar with and/or able to learn, but not limited to carpentry skills, welding, pipe fitting, structure painting, machine operation, inspection of various materials that compromise state bridges, large pipes or culverts, utilizing small hand tools and power tools and ability to work in a close team environment or independently as needed.

+ You will perform Emergency Call Backs, and during certain times of the year may work a 4-day 10-hour schedule.

+ In this position you must possess good communication skills, follow instructions to complete assigned tasks, demonstrate ability to operate assigned machinery effectively, use of tools associated with related Bridge maintenance and/or construction activities.

+ You must have the ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

+ You will be required to perform work while suspended at moderate heights, confined areas, over water, in water, in extreme heat and cold, and during inclement weather. Safety toe footwear required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures

+ Experience in the maintenance and installation of erosion control devices

+ 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.

Additional Expectations:

General skills in a wide variety of functional areas including pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspection. Repair and replacement of culverts, bridges, large diameter pipe, bulkheads, and pile clusters. Sandblasting, lead paint removal, painting, steel fabrication and straightening of steel beams. Trenching & shoring and bushing & shrubbing. Physical activities required are standing, walking uneven terrain, climbing, lifting a minimum of 50lbs., talking and hearing. Also exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Must not be afraid of heights. Class A CDL with no endorsements required. 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 two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety shoes required. Position will be subject to emergency call-back situations which may occur after normal working hours.

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:Wendi Hawley @ 252-640-6413 or [email protected]

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 bridge maintenance and construction procedures?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience in standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the maintenance and installation of erosion control devices?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in maintenance and installation of erosion control devices.

08

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

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

10

Do you have 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?

+ None

+ Backhoe

+ Tandem Dump Truck

+ Motor Grader

+ Front End Loader

+ Forklift

+ Force Feed Loader

+ Asphalt Distributor

+ Asphalt Patcher

+ Crack Sealing Machine

+ Track Excavator

+ Skid Steer

+ Sweeper

11

Explain your 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.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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