Transportation Worker III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4805157) Apply  Transportation Worker III Salary $34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually Location Stokes County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01217 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60020850 Section 9/Stokes Maintenance Unit Salary Grade NC06 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. This position is for a Transportation Worker III located in the Stokes Maintenance Unit. This position will be required to operate a variety of road building and road maintenance equipment, both on and off road. Duties include driving heavy equipment and vehicles with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds, remove snow and ice and apply salt and/or salt brine. Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites and drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay material to fill washouts, and repair road shoulders. Spread sand, dirt, or other loose materials onto surfaces. Move spoil materials to locations where needed. Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt, using pneumatic tampers, to repair joints and patch broken pavement. Dump materials into or on designated areas. Compact materials to create level bases. Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drainage structures. Remove debris or vegetation with equipment from work sites. Remove litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock and mud slides. Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation. Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials. Performing Road Building Activities, Maintenance Activities, Maintaining Highway Safety : Perform various manual tasks as directed, associated with maintenance and repair of the highway system. This includes asphalt and/or concrete pavement maintenance, drainage ditch maintenance, pipe and drainage structure installation/replacement/repair, vegetation control, debris removal and storm response. Perform flagging operations and facilitate work zone traffic control. Duties require the understanding and performance of Erosion Control Devices, Two-way radio communication, and basic Work Zone Traffic Controls. Must have the ability to plan, develop and lay out traffic control in a work zone for 2-lane roads. Respond to emergencies, including snow and ice, and other maintenance emergencies. Operation of Hand Tools : Including but not limited to chain saw, rake, bush axe, shovel, power tamp, concrete saw, etc. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials. Lead Worker: Informally supervises 2 or more employees daily in road maintenance activities. Organize, plan, and prioritize work, develop specific goals, and plans to accomplish work. Provide training as needed to less experienced Transportation Workers in accordance with NCDOT Training and OJT Policies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices. + Experience in one of the following: Shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching. + Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew. + Experience in snow and ice removal operations. + Experience in the operation of at least 2 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 Position requires visual acuity, bending, walking, and standing on uneven terrain and the ability to safely and repeatedly lift and carry 80 lbs. Must be able to effectively communicate the English language. Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. 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. 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 o 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 s 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. 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 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 Bethany Fulpbmfulp@ncdot.gov 336-914-6000 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 knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 04 Explain how you have 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? + Yes + No 06 Explain how you have experience in at least one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching. 07 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 - 4 Years + 4 - 5 Years + 5 - or More Years 08 Explain how you have demonstrated experience supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew. 09 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 - 4 Years + 4 - 5 Years + 5 - 6 Years + 6 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 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? + None + Backhoe + Tandem Dump Truck + Motorgrader + Front End Loader + Forklift + Force Feed Loader + Asphalt Distributor + Asphalt Patcher + Crack Sealing Machine + Track Excavator + Skid Steer Sweeper 12 Explain your experience in the operation of at least 2 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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