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

Transportation Worker III

• Newton Bridge Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4929243) Apply  Transportation Worker III
• Newton Bridge Salary $34,270.00
• $59,973.00 Annually Location Catawba County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06020 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator
• Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60026373 Salary Grade NC06 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.

nc.gov/state-employee-resources/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 work is related to the maintenance repair and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts, and pipes within Division 12. This position will report to the Newton Bridge Maintenance Office. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employee 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 volume dictates, 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 nights and/or weekends to help in the snow and ice removal process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures + Experience in at least one piece of Bridge Category B equipment: Crack Sealing Machine, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Tandem Dump Truck, Truck w/Aerial Device + Experience in at least one piece of Bridge Category C equipment: Backhoe, Tractor Trailer (Lowboy), Truck Mounted Crane, Hydra-platform Lift + Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices + Experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones

Additional Expectations:

May serve as a Crew Leader in the absence of other Supervisors or Crew Leader. Work requires Journey 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 (ie. Traffic control and environmental stewardship). Safely be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. 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. Pre-employment drug screening is required for this position. Release form (ALCDRG-01) and background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for past 3 years about controlled substance/alcohol test. Safety toe footwear meeting

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required for employment. 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 (5) 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 Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): 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.

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 full-time, temporary part-time, 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 Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1

• 2 Years + 2
• 3 Years + 3
• 4 Years + 4
• 5 Years + 5 or More Years 04 Explain how you have working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures.

05 Which 1 or more pieces of the following Bridge Category B equipment do you have experience operating: Crack Sealing Machine, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Tandem Dump Truck, Truck w/Aerial Device? + None + Crack Sealing Machine + Front End Loader + Skid Steer + Tandem Dump Truck + Truck w/Aerial Device 06 Explain how you have experience with the following Bridge Category B equipment do you have experience operating: Crack Sealing Machine, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Tandem Dump Truck, Truck w/Aerial Device. 07 Which 1 or more pieces of Bridge Category C equipment do you have experience operating: Backhoe, Tractor Trailer (Low Boy), Truck Mounted Crane, Hydra-platform Lift. + None + Backhoe + Tractor Trailer (Lowboy) + Truck Mounted Crane + Hydra-platform Lift 08 Explain how you have experience operating Bridge Category C equipment: Backhoe, Tractor Trailer (Low Boy), Truck Mounted Crane, Hydra-platform Lift. 09 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1

• 2 Years + 2
• 3 Years + 3
• 4 Years + 4
• 5 Years + 5 or More Years 10 Explain how you have experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1
• 2 Years + 2
• 3 Years + 3
• 4 Years + 4
• 5 Years + 5 or More Years 12 Explain how you have experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones.

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