Transportation Worker I

Dept of Transportation

North Carolina, US
$32,287 - $56,502 py
On-site
Operation of heavy equipment
Road and roadside maintenance
Snow and ice removal
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking candidates for the position of Transportation Worker I, primarily involving the operation of hand tools and heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction. The role requires physical labor in various weather conditions and the ability to work extended hours as needed

Job Summary

  • Work in this class primarily involves the operation of standard hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment utilized in the preventative maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features for the State’s highway and roadway systems.
  • 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.
  • Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking candidates for the position of Transportation Worker I, primarily involving the operation of hand tools and heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction. The role requires physical labor in various weather conditions and the ability to work extended hours as needed.

Salary

$32,287 - $56,502

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operation of heavy equipment
  • Road and roadside maintenance
  • Snow and ice removal
  • Work zone safety
  • Adverse weather work

Nice-to-have

  • Carpentry, welding, steel fabrication, or concrete work
  • Customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity

Key Requirements

  • High school education or GED
  • Possession of a CDL or ability to obtain within 360 days
  • Valid NC driver's license
  • No more than two moving violations in past three years
  • No alcohol/drug traffic offenses in past five years

Work Rights

Not specified

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