Transportation Worker III – Union County Maintenance Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Transportation Worker III

• Union County Maintenance Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4919157) Apply  Transportation Worker III
• Union County Maintenance Salary $34,270.00
• $59,973.00 Annually Location Union County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05575 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator
• Div of Hwys Opening Date 04/25/2025 Closing Date 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60021397 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. “

INTERNAL POSTING

• Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

” All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,177. This posting is for a Transportation Worker III in the Union County Maintenance Unit. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of State maintained roads. Must be able to supervise and train others in equipment operation as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew. Work includes setting up work zones, installing traffic control devices, repairing asphalt pavements, clearing right of way debris and hazards, assisting with pipe installation and operating a variety of hand and power tools. Work also includes the operation of various equipment as needed on different crews that includes, but is not limited to, an asphalt maintainer, asphalt patch truck, tandem dump truck, crack sealing machine, rollers, sweepers, skid steer, and backhoe. Work involves shoveling, raking, sweeping, and walking and standing for long periods of time. Workers in these positions will be exposed to all types of weather conditions, and steep and uneven terrain. These positions respond to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, traffic control cleanup, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled night work. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. These positions are also subject to out-of-town travel during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Qualified 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:

Employee in this position must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which it is assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by Supervisor. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employee must have the ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Must have ability to safely and repeatedly lift and carry 50 lbs.

Safety toe shoes are required. 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 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. 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 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. For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400

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 Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)? + Yes + No 03 All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,177. Will you accept this position at a salary of at least $53,282, but no more than $57,177? + Yes + No 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices? + None + Limited + Intermediate + Advanced 05 Explain your knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices. 06 Do you have experience in at least one of the following: shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching? + Yes + No 07 Explain how you have experience in shoulder and ditch maintenance, pipe installation or asphalt patching. 08 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 09 Explain how you have experience supervising and training others in equipment operations as well as directing the daily activities of a work crew. 10 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 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience in snow and ice removal operations.

12 Which 2 or more pieces of the following equipment do you have experience operating: 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 + Motor grader + Front end loader + Forklift + Force feed loader + Asphalt distributor + Asphalt patcher + Crack sealing machine + Track excavator + Skid steer + Sweeper 13 Explain how 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. Required Question Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.ncdot.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email