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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$31,688.00 - $55,453.00 Annually

Location

Columbus County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11639

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60018279

Section

NCDOT – Division 6 – Maintenance/Columbus

Work Location

Columbus County

Salary Grade

NC05

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description of Work

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

“INTERNAL POSTING - Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.”

This posting is intended to fill a total of (3) two Transportation Worker II positions: 60018279, 60018232 and 60018234. You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions.

These positions are located in the Columbus County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair and construction of State maintained roads. Work includes 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 and power tools. This work includes the operation of various equipment that includes but is not limited to an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. These positions will monitor tasks performed by inmates and other transportation workers, responds to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, and traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled night work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of work zone safety and NCDOT Workplace policies and procedures.

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

• Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures.

• Experience in snow and ice removal operations.

• Experience in the operation of at least (2) two 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.

Additional Expectations:

Physical activities include but are not limited to, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. 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 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.” 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 two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes are required. This position may be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to undergo criminal history check, complete necessary training, and orientation. Employee must have the ability to lift and carry 50lbs. Safety toe footwear is needed.

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 Qualifications:

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

Jessica R. Gore-Jones (910) 788-5330

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.)

02

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

  03

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

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain your level of knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

  05

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

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain your experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of Working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  08

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

  09

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

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  10

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

  11

  Do you have experience in the operation of at least (2) two 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.

• Yes

• No

  12

  Explain your experience in the operations of at least (2) two 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.

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Agency

State of North Carolina

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Website

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