Overview
Transportation Worker II/Roadside Environmental Jobs in Smithfield, North Carolina, USA at State of North Carolina
Position: Â Transportation Worker II / Roadside Environmental
This position with NCDOT offers full State 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 re-employment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply
* This posting is for a Transportation Worker II in the Division 4 Johnston Roadside Environmental Unit with the primary duties taking place within the Selma Seed Crew.
* In this position you will work with erosion control and vegetation management. Â Basic job functions include erosion control, planting and plant maintenance, pesticide application and general roadside duties, work includes installing traffic control devices.
* You will also operate, inspect and maintain equipment including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blower and similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools.
* In this position you will also have responsibilities during snow and ice operations.
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 operating equipment designed for all aspects of landscape operations
* 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, hydro seeder, skid steer)
Additional Expectations:
Working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Â Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Â May require work during non-traditional work hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and times of emergency.
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 details.
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. 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.
Katherine Beasley @ Â or kmbeasley1
Applicants must meet both the minimum …
Title: Transportation Worker II/Roadside Environmental
Company: State of North Carolina
Location: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA
Category: Transportation, Trades / Skilled Labor
