Transportation Worker II – Div. 13 Roadside Environmental Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Transportation Worker II – Div. 13 Roadside Environmental
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/30/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $32,639.00 – $57,117.00 Annually Location Buncombe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06768 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 5/30/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Transportation Worker II
Position Number
60023188
Section
Div. 13 – Roadside Environmental
Salary Grade
NC05
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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This is a Transportation Worker II position within the Roadside Environmental Unit in Buncombe County. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks in the operational areas of erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, herbicide operations and general Roadside Environmental operations. Work involves planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and ground cover; seeding and mulching; installing traffic and erosion control devices, operating hand and power tools, inspecting and servicing equipment. Labor intensive. Required to work in diverse working environment; all weather conditions and terrain, heavy traffic and traffic moving at high speeds. Some night and weekend activities are required, including emergency work such as storm damage cleanup/snow/ice removal. Familiar with or able to learn to use small hand tools, power tools, operate augers, manual/hydraulic and other tools. Operate various trucks, trailers, tractors, and specialized equipment. Must have ability to act upon both verbal and written communication. May perform variety of other assigned duties. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc.
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, front end loader, hydro seeder, skid steer)
Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.

Additional Expectations:

Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Manual labor includes, but is not limited to operating chain saws, shoveling, driving trucks and litter pickup. Employees must be able to operate the minimum amount of equipment required in the preceding level. Employees at this level may train on and operate equipment associated with the specialist level for a small percentage of time. Work may include lifting as much as 50lbs repeatedly. Employees must have the ability to climb, bend, transverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional workhours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. 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 NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances. 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 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 For additional information contact Beth Woods at (828) 920-6700. 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. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdot.gov/