Transportation Worker II

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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$32,639.00 - $57,117.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03519

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60026109

Salary Grade

NC05

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• Benefits

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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 126May Apply”

This position is located in Cumberland County within the Bridge Unit. Work includes, but is not limited to the maintenance, repair, and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts, and pipes. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employee will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, with hand and power tools and various other pieces of equipment. Employee must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. Employee will be exposed to briars, poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes when working around or under bridges. Employee must be able to train lower-level workers. Work includes a variety of functions including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspect, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, structure inspect, trenching/shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and steel beam repair, installation, and maintenance of erosion control. Must be willing to attend training and continuing education classes to keep up to date on all state/federal regulations and maintain certifications in all required areas (ie: traffic control and environmental stewardship). Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices.

• Experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones.

• Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures.

• Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, asphalt patching, or snow and ice removal.

• Knowledge of Work Zone Safety and NCDOT workplace policies and procedures.

Additional Expectations:

This position responds to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency callback situations and scheduled night work. May require work during non-traditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is also subject to out-of-town travel during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Employee in this position must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which it is assigned. Employee must have the ability to climb, bend, traverse 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. Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50lbs. 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. Safety toe footwear is required.

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 (3) 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Renee Carter (910) 364-0670

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 as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. 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

  Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, 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

  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 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 experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  08

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

  09

  Please check each of the following you have experience with.

• Shoulder and ditch maintenance

• Pipe installation

• Asphalt patching

• Snow and ice removal

• None of the above

  10

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

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures.

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  12

  Explain how you have knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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