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Transportation Worker II/Roadside (Seed Crew)

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Johnston County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10664

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/04/2025

Closing Date

9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60017868

Section

Division 4 / Roadside Environmental

Salary Grade

NC05

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+ 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-126 may apply.

This posting is for Roadside Environmental Unit.

+ This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Division 4 Johnston Roadside Environmental Unit with the primary duties taking place within the Selma Seed Crew.

+ In this position you will work with erosion control and vegetation management. Basic job functions include erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, pesticide application and general roadside duties, work includes installing traffic control devices.

+ You will also operate, inspect and maintain equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools.

+ In this position you will also have responsibilities during snow and ice operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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

+ Experience in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush

+ 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, tractor “A” boom mower, mulch blower, sod seeder, tractor with sprayer attachments, brush chipper, conventional pesticide applicator, front end loader, hydro seeder, skid steer)

Additional Expectations:

Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. 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. 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 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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information:Katherine Beasley @ 252-640-6531 or [email protected]

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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 knowledge of 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 in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush.

08

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

09

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

10

Please check each of the following you have experience with.

+ Asphalt Distributor

+ Front End Loader

+ Dump Truck

+ Tractor "A" Boom Mower

+ Mulch Blower

+ Sod Seeder

+ Tractor with Sprayer Attachments

+ Brush Chipper

+ Conventional Pesticide Applicator

+ Hydro Seeder

+ Skid Steer

+ None of the Above

11

Explain how you have experience with any of the following equipment: Asphalt Distributor, Front End Loader, Dump truck, Tractor “A” Boom Mower, Mulch Blower, Sod Seeder, Tractor with Sprayer Attachments, Brush Chipper, Conventional Pesticide Applicator, Hydro seeder, Skid Steer.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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