Job Description

Description of Work

Salary Range or Recruitment Range: NC05 $31,200 - $54,101

This posting is for a Transportation Worker II position in the Walnut Cove Bridge Maintenance Unit. Manual & equipment operational work involved in the maintenance and replacement of bridges, pipes, and reinforced concrete box culverts. Work includes but is not limited to small hand tools, carpentry tools, placing & finishing of concrete, two-way radio communications, operating a chainsaw and an introduction to erosion control. Operation of dump truck and being able to secure and haul loads, air compressor, forklift, vibratory roller, front end loader, backhoe, lowboy, and truck mounted crane. Ability to rig loads for lifting, tie reinforcing steel and conduct flagging operations. Experience with pipe installation & drainage maintenance, carpentry work which includes forming and layout, cut & fit structural steel to close tolerances, plan development & layout of traffic control in a work zone for 2 lane road, installation & maintenance of erosion control devices and transport of materials or equipment utilizing a truck & trailer. Work is assigned and supervised by a Transportation Supervisor. POS # 60026229

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must meet the Education Requirements and all KSAs in order to qualify. Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience performing drainage maintenance activities (such as shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, and drainage structures)
• Working knowledge of standard Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies
• Experience in one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation, asphalt patching, or snow and ice removal
• 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
• Experience constructing formwork (such as concrete forms for curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, or other construction related formwork) using skilled carpentry techniques.

Additional Expectations:

General skills in a wide variety of functional areas including pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspection. Repair and replacement of culverts, bridges, large diameter pipe, bulkheads and pile clusters. Sandblasting, lead paint removal, painting, steel fabrication and straightening of steel beams. Trenching & shoring and bushing & shrubbing. Physical activities required are standing, walking uneven terrain, climbing, lifting a minimum of 50lbs., talking and hearing. Also exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Must not be afraid of heights. Class A CDL with no endorsements required. 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 required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid inmate card. Position will be subject to emergency call-back situations which may occur after normal working hours.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Debbie Wetmore 704-630-3260 Applicant 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 \xe2\x80\x9cSee Attached\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cSee Resume\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

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.

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

State of North Carolina