Transportation Worker IV – Div. 13 Roadside Environmental Position Available In McDowell, North Carolina

Transportation Worker IV – Div. 13 Roadside Environmental

Salary
$37,782.00 – $66,120.00 Annually
Location McDowell County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06378
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Transportation Worker IV
Position Number
60023189
Section
Div. 13 – Roadside Environmental
Salary Grade
NC08
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers fullState 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.
Position functions as a Transportation Worker IV in Division 13, Roadside Environmental Unit in the McDowell County Office. Experience necessary 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 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 truck, 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 in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.
Experience in installing wildflower beds, other landscape plantings and reforestation.
Experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew.
Demonstrated ability to train others in equipment operations.
Knowledge of Intermediate Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety policy and practices.

Additional Expectations:

The employee must safely be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate Class A CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions and have a Tanker (N) endorsement 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 completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. 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 details.
High school or General Educational Development diploma and six 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
Applicant 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 of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or Resume’s 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 close date will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Beth Woods at (828) 225-2763.
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdot.gov/
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