Agency
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Job Classification Title
Transportation Worker II (S)
Position Number
60020975
Grade
NC05
About Us
It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.
Description of Work
Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
This posting is for a Transportation Worker II position in the Division 9 Roadside Environmental office located in Forsyth County. This position performs a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in vegetation management, including erosion control and plant bed maintenance. The work involves installing erosion control, mowing, and maintaining plant material along NCDOT rights-of–way. The work also includes skilled operation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, specialized mowers, mulch blower, hydro seeder, and other similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools. This position may routinely set up traffic control for work zones and ensure proper application rates of landscape materials including seed, fertilizer, limestone, and pesticides. This position may respond to emergencies during normal business hours and/or during emergency callback situations and scheduled night work.
Additional Expectations:
Safety-toed shoes required.
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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC05 $33,902 - $59,327
Management prefers applicants with the following:
- Knowledge of vegetation management including, but not limited to, shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.
- Experience in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush.
- Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.
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Experience in at least one piece of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, front end loader, dump truck,
tractor “A” boom mower, mulch blower, sod seeder, tractor with sprayer attachments, brush chipper, conventional
pesticide applicator, hydroseeder, skid steer).
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Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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.
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Amarah Davis
Email:
DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov