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Transportation Worker IV/Traffic Services

Salary

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

Guilford County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09714

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/26/2025

Closing Date

9/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker IV

Position Number

60019971

Section

Division 7 / Traffic Services

Salary Grade

NC08

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+ Benefits

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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.

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 126 May Apply

This position is located in the Division 7 Traffic Services unit. The recommended candidate must be dependable and have a strong working knowledge of all Traffic Services operations and procedures, including the installation of long line paint, thermoplastic special pavement markings, sign installation and sign fabrication. Employee will be expected to access NCDOT computer programs such as MMS and will be required to enter data into these programs as required. This position will be responsible for ordering materials, keeping a working database of materials, charging out materials for daily activities of Traffic Services and for any inventory audits. The employee in this position will keep detailed daily records of work accomplished. Must be familiar with RMIP and will be responsible for planning RMIP work and must help entering/updating the RMIP plan. This position will take an active role in training new team members in Traffic Services and will be responsible for leading the daily activities of other coworkers in the absence of Transportation Supervisor I. This position must be able to communicate in a professional manner with others including supervisors as well as the public by email and telephone. Work includes operating assigned equipment effectively. 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 applicants with the following:

+ Experience in planning the daily activities of a work crew

+ Experience with MUTCD Standards and Roadway Specifications in laying out traffic control signage, including Regulatory, Warning and Horizontal Alignment with Speed Advisories

+ Experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control safety devices which includes highway signs, pavement markings, traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) devices

+ Experience in Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practice

+ Experience in supervising a Sign Installation and Maintenance Crew

Additional Expectations:

Employee must have the ability to inspect contract work while being knowledgeable and helpful to fluidly accomplish the goals of Traffic Services. Must have the ability to implement a traffic control plan using a team of employees for planned and unplanned (emergency) work. Position performs manual labor tasks for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures and uneven terrain. Steel-toed safety shoes are needed for this position.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate Class A CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions and have a Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. 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. 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 completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Anna Smith 336-690-6780

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 experience planning the daily activities of a work crew?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience planning the daily activities of a work crew.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with MUTCD Standards and Roadway Specifications in laying out traffic control signage, including Regulatory, Warning and Horizontal Alignment with Speed Advisories?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience with MUTCD Standards and Roadway Specifications in laying out traffic control signage, including Regulatory, Warning and Horizontal Alignment with Speed Advisories.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control safety devices which includes, highway signs, pavement markings, traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) devices?

+ None

+ Less than 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 the installation and maintenance of traffic control safety devices which includes, highway signs, pavement markings, traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) devices?

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

11

Explain you have experience in Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices?

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising a Sign Installation and Maintenance Crew?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

13

Explain how you have experience supervising a Sign Installation and Maintenance Crew.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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