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Transportation Worker III / Avery County Maintenance

Salary

$34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location

Avery County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10713

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/04/2025

Closing Date

9/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker III

Position Number

60021993

Salary Grade

NC06

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description of Work

Internal Posting – Only Temporary or Permanent NC DOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply.

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

This is a repost. Previous candidates do not need to reapply and are still under consideration.

This position is located in the Avery County Maintenance Unit in Division 11. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of State maintained roads. Must be able to supervise and train others in equipment operation as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew. Work includes setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way debris and hazards, assisting with pipe installation and operating a variety of hand and power tools. Work also includes the operation of various equipment as needed on different crews that includes, but is not limited to, an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. Work involves shoveling, raking, sweeping, and walking and standing for long periods of time. Workers in these positions will be exposed to all types of weather conditions, and steep and uneven terrain. These positions respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled night work. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. These positions are also subject to out-of-town travel during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

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

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

+ Demonstrated ability to supervise and train 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: 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:

Employees in these positions must have the ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employees must have the ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. 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 the 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 following the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes are required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employee 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 five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Supplemental and Contact Information

For more information, please contact Betsy Reid at (828)278-6060.

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 knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain your level of knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

06

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

+ Yes

+ No

07

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

08

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

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

10

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 or More Years

11

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

12

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

13

Explain how 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.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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