Transportation Worker II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker II (S)

Position Number

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

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II position in Traffic Services. This position is located in Durham County but will primarily perform work in Person County. The primary purpose of this position is to install signs and perform maintenance activities involving installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices along the state road network for Division 5. Employee will 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 markers, repair/replacement of damaged/weathered signs, speed zones, vegetation removal, installation of road closures and properly signing detour routes. Employee will perform annual night time sign reviews for the condition of sign reflectivity and maintain proper documentation for use in developing the annual maintenance plan. Employee will 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. Employee will perform snow and ice control operations during storm conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC05 / $32,639 - $57,117

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the installation of roadway signs
• Experience in at least two pieces of Category B equipment (paint truck, pre-line paint machine, asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, forklift, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor "A" boom mower, truck w/aerial device)
• Experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures
• Experience evaluating sign condition and retro reflectivity
• Experience in Basic Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control

Additional Expectations:

Visual acuity is required.  Safety toe footwear is required.  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. 

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.  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 an 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.**

Supplemental Contact Information: Mark Santiago at

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.

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:

Anita Dillon

Email:

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Salary : $5,000 - $32,639