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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Henderson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09398

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/31/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60026492

Salary Grade

NC05

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Salary Grade: NC05 Salary Range: $32,639.00 - $57,117.00

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Henderson Bridge Maintenance Unit, involving manual and equipment work in maintaining and replacing bridges, pipes, and reinforced concrete box culverts. Responsibilities include using small hand tools, various power tools, carpentry tools, and chainsaws; placing and finishing concrete; operating two-way radios; and learning erosion control best practices. The role requires operating dump trucks, air compressors, forklifts, vibratory rollers, front end loaders, backhoes, lowboys, skid steers, excavators, and truck-mounted cranes, as well as rigging loads, tying reinforcing steel, and flagging operations.

Experience in pipe installation, drainage maintenance, carpentry work, concrete forming and layout, cutting and fitting structural steel, developing traffic control plans, installing erosion control devices, and transporting materials is essential. This labor-intensive position requires working in diverse environments in all weather conditions, around heavy traffic, heavy equipment, and power tools. The ability to work independently and in a team, lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently, and perform climbing, bending, and walking on uneven terrain is crucial.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices

+ Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedure

+ Experience in operating at least two of the following: air compressor, forklift, dump truck, vibratory roller, compactor, front end loader, backhoe, tractor trailer, truck mounted crane, skid steer, excavator, lattice crane.

+ Experience constructing formwork (such as concrete forms for bridge repair, sidewalks, curbs, and other construction related formwork) using skilled carpentry techniques.

+ Experience repairing timber bridges such as railing, wheel guards, wing walls, decking, piles, joists, etc.

Additional Expectations:

The role requires a broad range of skills across various functional areas, including pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, and machine operation. Responsibilities include the repair and replacement of culverts, bridges, large diameter pipes, bulkheads, and pile clusters. Additional tasks involve sandblasting, lead paint removal, painting, steel fabrication, and straightening steel beams, as well as trenching, shoring, bushing, clearing and grubbing.

The position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, climb, lift a minimum of 50 lbs., and communicate effectively. Candidates must not be afraid of heights and will be exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold, heavy traffic, and construction equipment.

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.

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. Safety toe footwear is needed.

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. Employee will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic.

Additionally, candidates must be available for emergency call-back situations that may occur outside of 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.

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

Angie Chambers at 828-456-3797

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

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 years

+ 5 or More Years

04

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

05

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 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the operation of at least one of the following: air compressor, forklift, dump truck, vibrator roller compactor, front end loader, backhoe, tractor trailer, truck mounted crane, lattice crane, rubber tire excavator, tractor with attachment, auger or track excavator, asphalt distributor, asphalt tanker, chip spreader, crawler tractor, motor grader, scraper, track loader, widening machine, asphalt paving machine, track excavator, computer controlled pesticide applicator, paint machine?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have experience operating a least two pieces of the listed equipment.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience constructing formwork (such as concrete forms for curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, or other construction related formwork) using skilled carpentry techniques?

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ None

10

Explain how you obtained your level of experience constructing formwork using skilled carpentry techniques.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience repairing timber bridges such as railing, wheel guards, wing walls, decking, piles, joists, etc.

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience repairing timber bridges such as railing, wheel guards, wing walls, decking, piles, joists, etc.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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