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Transportation Worker II

Salary

$31,688.00 - $55,453.00 Annually

Location

Perquimans County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-08643

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/02/2024

Closing Date

7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Transportation Worker II

Position Number

60016355

Section

DOH / Division One / Roadside Environmental

Work Location

Perquimans County

Salary Grade

NC05

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState 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) 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 posting will also fill position 60016101.

Position will function as a Transportation Worker II in the Division One Roadside Environmental Unit in Hertford, NC located in Perquimans County. Work is in the operational area of erosion control and vegetation management. Basic job functions include erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, pesticide application and general roadside duties, and includes installing traffic control devices. Work also includes operation, inspection and maintenance of equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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 in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush

• Experience in at least one piece of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, front end loader, dump truck, tractor “A” boom mower, mulch blower, sod seeder, tractor with sprayer attachments, brush chipper, conventional pesticide applicator, front end loader, hydroseeder, skid steer)

• Must have a NC Pesticide Operators License with an endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days

• Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques

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. Steel toe safety shoes will be needed. Employee will be expected to work in emergency situations and inclement weather. Position is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and oils. Visual acuity 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

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.

For more information, contact Mary Lou Kirkland at 252.426.4180

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 knowledge of vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain your experience with vegetation management including but not limited to shrubs, trees, fertilizer, etc. using sound horticultural practices.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in applying herbicides to control weeds and brush?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 or more years

  06

  Explain your experience applying herbicides to control weeds and brush.

  07

  Please check each of the following you have experience with;

• Asphalt Distributor

• Front End Loader

• Dump Truck

• Tractor "A" Boom Mower

• Mulch Blower

• Sod Seeder

• Tractor with sprayer attachments

• Brush Chipper

• Conventional Pesticide Applicator

• Hydroseeder

• Skid Steer

• None of the above

  08

  Do you possess a valid NC Pesticide Operators License with an endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf OR the ability to obtain one within 60 days?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 or more years

  10

  Explain your experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

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Website

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