Transportation Worker II



Transportation Worker II

Salary

$31,688.00 - $55,453.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

23-14337

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

10/30/2023

Closing Date

11/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60020809

Work Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Salary Grade

NC05

Description of Work


This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.  

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Forsyth County Maintenance Unit.  Work will consist of manual and equipment operational work in the maintenance of highways in Forsyth County.  Work includes operating various types of highway equipment such as a patch truck, dump truck, sweeper, roller, and skid steer.  Work also includes installing traffic control devices, installing temporary erosion control devices, flagging traffic, crack sealing, asphalt patching, installing pipe culverts, operating hand and power tools, monitoring tasks performing by inmates, clearing right of way and responding to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call situations and scheduled night work.  POS # 60020809

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

  • Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures
  • Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies
  • Experience in at least two pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, truck w/aerial device)
  • Experience in one of the following:  pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance 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.   Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.  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 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 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.  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.  Safety toe shoes 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 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

Jennifer Redding (336) 896-2350 jkredding@ncdot.gov

 

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
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. Are you at least 21 years of age and willing to undergo a criminal history check?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of standard road maintenance, and construction procedures policies?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
04
Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
05
Please check each of the following pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment you have experience with.
  • Asphalt Distributor
  • Asphalt Mixer
  • Asphalt Patcher
  • Crack Sealing Machine
  • Ditching Machine
  • Force Feed Loader
  • Front End Loader
  • Lube Truck
  • Asphalt Maintainer
  • Post Driver
  • Skid Steer
  • Street Sweeper
  • Tandem Dump Truck
  • Tractor "A" Boom Mower
  • Truck w/Aerial Device
  • None of the above
06
Please select each of the following you have experience in: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching.
  • Pipe Installation
  • Installation of Erosion Control Devices
  • Snow & Ice Removal
  • Ditch Maintenance
  • Asphalt Patching
  • None
07
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

Required Question

Agency
State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government