Transportation Worker III - Greenville, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees or layoff candidates working with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

Salary Grade:
NC06;

Salary Range:
$33,272 - $58,226

This posting is for a Transportation Worker lll.

This position involves the safe and efficient operation of farm type tractors with attachments, including A-Boom/Long Arm Mowers; highly specialized landscape equipment including computer-controlled pesticide applicators, hydro seeders, and mulch blowers.

The selected candidate will be expected to inspect contract mowing, trimming, litter removal, seeding and other landscape operations performed by others.

The ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain and work in extreme weather conditions is needed. This position will be subject to emergency callbacks including snow and ice control, natural disasters, and other inclement weather. The candidate will be expected to complete other duties as assigned. This position is in the Greenville Roadside Environmental Unit office.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of Vegetation Management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.
• Experience operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations.
• Experience in at least one piece of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, front end loader, dump truck, sod seeder, tractor w/sprayer att., brush chipper, conventional pesticide applicator, hydro seeder)
• Experience obtaining information by observing, receiving, from all relevant sources (contractors, co-workers)
• Experience in Snow and Ice removal operations

Additional Expectations:

Position involves visual acuity, bending, walking and standing on uneven terrain, and the ability to safely and repeatedly lift and carry up to 80 lbs.

Safety toe footwear will be needed.

The selected candidate must operate a state vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsement.

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.

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 for detail.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience

For additional information please contact:
Candice Flake or

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.