Transportation Worker IV

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Transportation Worker IV

Salary

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

Rowan County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03640

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/14/2025

Closing Date

3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker IV

Position Number

60020683

Section

Division 9 / Rowan Maintenance Unit

Salary Grade

NC08

• Description

• Benefits

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Description of Work

Internal Posting – Only North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or 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) may apply.

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position will function as a Transportation Worker Level 4. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of State maintained roads. Work will include setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way of debris and hazards, assisting with pipe installation, and operating a variety of hand tools and power tools. The selected applicant will operate various pieces of equipment that include, but is not limited to, an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. This position will monitor tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers. The selected candidate will respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup during normal business hours or during emergency callback situations and scheduled night work. POS# 60020683 and POS# 60020686

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Working knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices

• 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

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew

• Experience with one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, or asphalt patching

• Experience in snow and ice removal operations

Additional Expectations:

Physical activities include but are not limited to standing, walking, talking and hearing. Must be able to effectively communicate the English language. Ability to be exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Safety toe shoes required.

This position will be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. In order to obtain an inmate card applicants must undergo a criminal history check, complete necessary training and orientation, and be at least 21 years of age. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement. 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 will be required. 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 substance 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

Helen Medlin at (704) 630-3240

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 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

  This position may be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. Are you at least 21 years of age and willing to undergo a criminal history check?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of intermediate Work Zone Safety & NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge of intermediate Work Zone Safety & NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

  06

  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

  07

  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?

  08

  Which of the following best describes your demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew?

• None

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or more Years

  09

  Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew.

  10

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

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  11

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

  12

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in snow and ice removal operations?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  13

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

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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