Transportation Worker IV – Spindale Bridge Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

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Transportation Worker IV – Spindale Bridge 
Salary $37,782.00 – $66,120.00 Annually Location Rutherford County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06761 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 IV Position Number 60026396 Section Division 13 – Spindale Bridge Maintenance 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 NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply. This work is related, but not limited to the maintenance repair and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts, and pipes within Division 13. This position will report to the Rutherford 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 nights and/or weekends to help in the snow and ice removal process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience in Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices.
Demonstrated ability supervising and training others in equipment operations.
Working experience as the Lead Worker on a Bridge Crew without supervision.
Experience reading and interpreting plans, calculating quantities, and placing orders, plan reading and layout, directing drilling and cutting of holes, directing erection of steel beams and bridge components.
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:

This level will serve as a Crew Leader. Work requires advanced 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) Employees in these positions must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which 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. Employees must have the ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Applicants must either be in possession of a current Commercial Drivers 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. Safety toe shoes are required. Pre-employment drug testing will be 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. 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. Minimum Education and Experience 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 For additional information, please contact Shonta Nelon at (828) 250-3360. 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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