Transportation Worker II – Traffic Position Available In Chatham, North Carolina

Transportation Worker II – Traffic

Salary
$32,639.00 – $57,117.00 Annually
Location Chatham County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06733
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
Opening Date
05/23/2025
Closing Date
5/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Transportation Worker II
Position Number
60020508
Section
Division 8, Traffic Services
Salary Grade
NC05
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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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 NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS-126 may apply.

• Salary Grade NC05
• Salary Range $32,639 – $57,117
• Position is located in the Chatham County Div.

8 Traffic Services Unit but will be subject to work in all eight counties within the Division. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks associated with the maintenance, construction, and repair of the highway system by operating equipment and performing semi-skilled tasks such as installation of traffic control devices and detours; pre-lining pavement markings; applying pavement markings; applying heat in place thermoplastic; installing, maintaining and inspection of signs; assisting and installing signal related equipment and hardware; inspecting contract work; monitoring manual tasks performed; and operating a variety of small hand and power tools. Position will respond to emergencies including signs, signals, and other incidents as they occur; Employees at this level may train and operate equipment associated with a higher-level position and perform other duties as assigned. Employee is expected to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Work requires ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, work in heavy traffic and traffic moving at high speed, and exposure to extreme temperature conditions. Work may include lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly and exerting up 100lbs of force occasionally. Position is subject to emergency callback and may require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position will be required to work traffic control at special events. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience in the installation of traffic control such as detours and lane closures
Experience with Changeable Message Signs (CMS) programming, deploying and activating
Experience in Intermediate Work Zone Safety
Experience in at least two pieces of Category B equipment (paint truck, pre-line paint machine, 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)

Additional Expectations:

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 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. Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe footwear is required.
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 Gina Morris at 910-947-3930.
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
Website
http://ncdot.gov/
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