Transportation Worker III - McDowell Maintenance Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4789541) Apply  Transportation Worker III - McDowell Maintenance Salary $33,272.00 - $58,226.00 Annually Location McDowell County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-00518 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60022843 Section Division 13 - McDowell Maintenance Salary Grade NC06 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State 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 126 May Apply. This position will report to the McDowell Maintenance Unit in McDowell County. Work will consist of a wide range of progressively responsible maintenance tasks in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of State Maintained roads and roadside features. Work includes installing traffic and erosion control devices, operating a variety of hand and power tools, clearing right of way, repairing pavements, assisting with pipe installation or other drainage tasks, inventorying materials, inspecting contract work and operation of heavy equipment. Work may require lifting to 50 lbs. repeatedly. Work will require exposure to all types of weather conditions. Work requires the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to Emergency callback and scheduled night work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Qualified applicants must submit an application thatCLEARLYreflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Working knowledge of standard road maintenance, and construction procedures. + Working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies. + Experience in at least two pieces of Category B equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor "A" boom mower, truck with aerial device). + Experience in one of the following: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching. Additional Expectations: Position requires visual acuity, bending, walking, and standing on uneven terrain and the ability to safely and repeatedly lift and carry 50 lbs. Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The selected applicant must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle with manual and automatic transmissions and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement and no restrictions. 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 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. Safety toe shoes 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 five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information For additional information please contact Heather Loftis at (828) 803-6190. 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. 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 working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 04 Explain how you have working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 06 Explain how you have working knowledge of Work Zone Safety and Workplace safety policies. 07 Please check each of the following pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment you have experience with. + Asphalt Distributor + Asphalt Mixer + Asphalt Patcher + Crack Sealing Machine + Ditching Machine + Force Feed Loader + Front End Loader + Lube Truck + Asphalt Maintainer + Post Driver + Skid Steer + Street Sweeper + Tandem Dump Truck + Tractor "A" Boom Mower + Truck w/Aerial Device + None of the above 08 Explain how you have experience in at least 2 pieces of Category B Maintenance equipment (asphalt distributor, asphalt mixer, asphalt patcher, crack sealing machine, ditching machine, force feed loader, front end loader, lube truck, asphalt maintainer, post driver, skid steer, street sweeper, tandem dump truck, tractor "A" boom mower, truck w/aerial device) 09 Please select each of the following you have experience in: pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, ditch maintenance or asphalt patching. + Pipe Installation + Installation of Erosion Control Devices + Snow & Ice Removal + Ditch Maintenance + Asphalt Patching + None 10 Explain how you have experience in pipe installation, installation of erosion control devices, snow and ice removal, shoulder and ditch maintenance or asphalt patching. 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