Transportation Worker II – Newton Bridge Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina

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Transportation Worker II – Newton Bridge 
Salary $32,639.00 – $57,117.00 Annually Location Catawba County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07291 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 06/09/2025 Closing Date 6/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker II Position Number 60026340 Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or 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) may apply. This posting will fill 2 positions 60026376 and 60026340. Applicants only need to apply once to be considered for both positions. Work is related to the maintenance repair and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts and pipes within Division 12. In addition to work performed at the prior level, this level may occasionally operate a backhoe, excavator, and truck crane. This position will report to the Catawba County Bridge Maintenance Office. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employees will be required to work in diverse working environments in all types of weather conditions. The recommended applicant will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, and with power tools. The recommended applicant must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. The recommended applicant could possibly be exposed to briars, poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes when working around or under bridges. When traffic volumes dictate, the recommended applicant may be required to work at night or on weekends. When inclement weather occurs, the recommended applicant may be called upon to work Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 two pieces of Bridge Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, truck w/aerial device)
Experience establishing work zones with traffic control devices such as temporary signs, cones, drums, etc.

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to complete all mandatory safety courses to establish work zones with traffic control devices such as temporary signs, cones, drums, etc. within six months of date of hire. Work intermediate level skills in a variety of functional areas including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspect, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe, bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, structure inspect, trenching/ shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and steel beam repair, installation, and maintenance of erosion control. Must be willing to attend training and continuing education classes to keep up to date on all state/federal regulations and maintain certifications in all required areas (i.e.: traffic control and environmental stewardship) Operate a motor vehicle, and safely be able to lift /carry 50 lbs. 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 and alcohol testing. Applicant must either be in 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 CFT 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. 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 Supplemental Contact Information:

 Susie Fortune@ 980-552-4239 or sjfortune@ncdot.gov 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
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http://www.ncdot.gov/
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