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Mid-Level

Transportation Worker III

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

State of North Carolina

State of North Carolina

Compensation

$35,596 - $62,294/year

Vance County, NC
On-site
Posted April 6, 2026

Job Description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This work is related to the maintenance repair and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts, and pipes within Division 5. This position will report to the Vance County Bridge Maintenance Office. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employee will be required to work in diverse working environments in all types of weather conditions. Employee will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, and with power tools. Must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. Could possibly be exposed to briar's, poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes when working around or under bridges. Position may serve as a Crew Leader in the absence of other Supervisors or Crew Leader. Work requires journey level skills in a variety of functional areas including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspect, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe, bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, structure inspect, trenching/shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and steel beam repair, installation, and maintenance of erosion control. Must be willing to attend training and continuing education classes to keep up to date on all state/federal regulations and maintain certifications in all required areas (ie: traffic control and environmental stewardship). When traffic volumes dictate, Employee may be required to work at night or on weekends. When inclement weather occurs, Employee may be called upon to work nights and/or weekends to help in the snow and ice removal process.

Additional Expectations:

Must safely be able to lift /carry 50 lbs. 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement 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 footwear meeting ASTM F2413-05 required for employment.

***Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.***

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC06 / $35,596 - $62,294

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures
  • Experience in at least one piece of Bridge Category B equipment: Crack Sealing Machine, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Tandem Dump Truck, Truck w/Aerial Device
  • Experience in at least one piece of Bridge Category C equipment: Backhoe, Tractor Trailer (Lowboy), Truck Mounted Crane, Hydra-platform Lift
  • Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices.
  • Experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Anita Lynn Dillon

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov