Transportation Worker III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4832477) Apply  Transportation Worker III Salary $34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually Location Rockingham County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02121 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60019995 Salary Grade NC06 + 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 NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply*** This is an Advanced Level Roadside Environmental position that consists of a wide range of job responsibilities. Responsible for all seeding operations within the division, including the seeding of all wildflower beds. Responsibilities with seeding include plowing, cultipacking, fertilizing, liming, and mulching. Responsibilities with wildflower bed seeding require plowing, tilling, dyna-driving, spraying pre and post emergent herbicides, fertilizing, liming, mulching, mowing, and pulling of weeds. Will also require duties to be performed during emergency operations and snow and ice removal. Responsibilities in assisting in maintaining landscaped plant beds across division, including planting, mowing, spraying, and pulling weeds, mowing grass and maintaining yards at all NCDOT facilities. Position participates in the daily Operational Risk Management program including participation in daily tailgate safety meetings and performing Pre-Trip inspections on equipment each morning before leaving for the work site. Position is responsible for their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) dependent upon the nature of the work performed. Follows all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP's). In the absence of the Supervisor, this employee will be expected to lead the crew in their daily work activities. Work will include seeding, plant bed maintenance, mulching, wildflower bed maintenance, herbicide spraying, and rest area maintenance as needed. Employee must establish a safe working atmosphere and comply with the NCDOT Safety Policies. Ability to operate assigned equipment efficiently and safely. Experience in applications of pesticides, seeding operations, plant bed installations and maintenance. Ability to follow, understand and carry out instructions. Keep accurate records of work accomplished. 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 operation of computer-controlled pesticide application equipment + Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles + Experience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques + Experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew Additional Expectations: Employees must have the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. Employees must have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Employees must be able to work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and times of emergency. Duties and functions must be performed with minimal direct supervision. 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. Safety toe footwear is required within 30 days of employment. 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. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. 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 five 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, Contact Michelle L. Tranbarger 336-290-0238 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 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 how you have knowledge of 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 operation of computer-controlled pesticide application equipment? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 06 Explain your experience in operation of computer-controlled pesticide application equipment. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 - 4 Years + 4 - 5 Years + 5 or More Years 08 Explain your experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles. 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 - 4 Years + 4 - 5 Years + 5 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. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 - 4 Years + 4 - 5 Years + 5 or More Years 12 Explain your level of experience leading subordinates and directing the daily activities of a work crew. 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