Transportation Worker III

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Transportation Worker III

Salary

$34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03435

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/11/2025

Closing Date

3/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker III

Position Number

60019426

Salary Grade

NC06

• Description

• Benefits

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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.

In this position, you will function as a Transportation Worker III in the Traffic Services Unit of Division 5 and will report to the Wake County Maintenance Yard. The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance activities involving the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices along the state road network for Division 5, which includes seven counties. Perform various maintenance related activities including, but not limited to posting of various regulatory ordinances (speed limits, no parking zones, etc.), installation of traffic warning signs, flagging, installing historical makers, repairing/replacing damaged/weathered signs, speed zones, vegetation removal, installation of road closures and properly signing detour routes. Perform annual nighttime sign reviews for the condition of sign reflectivity and maintain proper documentation for use in developing annual maintenance plan. Perform snow and ice control operation during storm conditions. Maintain inventory of all signs and materials kept on the truck such as posts, nuts, bolts, and specialized hardware for historical markers and decorative sign posts. May be required to perform heavy lifting. May be responsible for overseeing 2 or more sign crews by organizing, planning and prioritizing work and providing training to less experienced transportation workers. You will also complete facility and worksite audits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

· Experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures

· Experience in installation of roadway signs

· Experience evaluating sign condition and retro reflectivity.

· Experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety

· Experience operating a sign truck with attachments.

Additional Expectations:

Visual acuity is required. Safety toe footwear is required. You must be able to communicate effectively with people. Must be able to work in extreme temperature conditions and walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven and sloping terrain and around high volumes of traffic. May be required to perform heavy lifting. Position may require evening and weekend work. You 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement 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 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 substances 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 five 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

Mark Santiago at 919-536-4000

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.

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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

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the installation of roadway signs?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have experience in the installation of roadway signs.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in evaluating sign condition and retro reflectivity?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience in evaluating sign condition and retro reflectivity.

  08

  Which of the following best describes the level of experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  09

  Explain how you have experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience operating a sign truck with attachments?

• None

• Less than 2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have Experience operating a sign truck with attachments.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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