Transportation Worker II
State of North Carolina - Hertford, NC
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This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Division One Roadside Environmental Unit. 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. 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. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. 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 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
Created: 2024-10-11