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Transportation Worker III / Roadside Environmental

Salary

$34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location

Wilson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10702

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/05/2025

Closing Date

9/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker III

Position Number

60017851

Section

Division 4 / Roadside Environmental

Salary Grade

NC06

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 posting is for a Transportation Worker III position for the Wilson Roadside Environmental Unit. This position involves the safe and efficient operation of farm type tractors with attachments, including A-Boom/Long Arm Mowers; highly specialized landscape equipment including computer controlled pesticide applicators, hydro seeders, and mulch blowers. The selected candidate will be expected to inspect contract mowing, trimming, litter removal, seeding and other landscape operations performed by others. The ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme weather conditions is needed. This position will be subject to emergency callbacks including snow and ice control, natural disasters, and other inclement weather. The candidate will be expected to complete other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Knowledge of Vegetation Management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.

+ Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.

+ Experience in at least one piece of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, front end loader, dump truck, sod seeder, tractor w/sprayer att., brush chipper, conventional pesticide applicator, hydro seeder)

+ Experience obtaining information by observing, receiving, from all relevant sources (contractors, co-workers)

+ Experience in Snow and Ice removal operations

Additional Expectations:

Position involves visual acuity, bending, walking and standing on uneven terrain, and the ability to safely and repeatedly lift and carry up to 80 lbs. Safety toe footwear will be needed.

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

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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Katherine Beasley @ 252-640-6531 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 knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have experience with vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience with the operation of pesticide applicators, trucks, tractors, and utility vehicles.

10

Please check each of the following Category B equipment you have experience with:

+ Asphalt Distributor

+ Front End Loader

+ Dump Truck or Tandem

+ Tractor A Boom Mower

+ Mulch Blower

+ Sod Seeder

+ Tractor with Sprayer Attachments

+ Brush Chipper

+ Conventional Pesticide Applicator

+ Hydro Seeder

+ Skid Steer

+ None

11

Please explain how you have experience with one of the following pieces of equipment: Asphalt Distributor, Front End Loader, Dump Truck or Tandem, Tractor A Boom Mower, Mulch Blower, Sod Seeder, Tractor w/Sprayer attachments, Brush Chipper, Conventional Pesticide Applicator, Hydro seeder, Skid Steer.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience obtaining information by observing, receiving, from all relevant sources, (contractors, co-workers)?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

13

Explain how you have experience obtaining information by observing, receiving, from all relevant sources, (contractors, co-workers).

14

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

15

Explain your experience in snow and ice removal operations.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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