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Mid-Level

Engineering Assistant/Roadside

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

State of North Carolina

State of North Carolina

Wilson County, NC
On-site
Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Assistant (S)

Position Number

60017839

Grade

NC04

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 position is located in NCDOT Division 4 and will serve as a Engineering Assistant in the Wilson Roadside Environmental Unit.

This position performs a wide range of tasks associated with roadside operations, which includes crews for seeding and mulching, herbicide applications, and landscape maintenance. Work ranges from manual labor tasks such as planting trees, shrubs and flowers, mulching, pruning, operating hand and power tools, and installing traffic and erosion control devices to contract inspections, pesticide applications, and tractor and specialized equipment operation. To improve and provide a safe highway system which includes installing traffic and erosion control devices; operating a variety of hand and power tools, performing various maintenance repairs/upgrades to the highway system, including but not limited to pavement, shoulders, ditches/drainage facilities, vegetation control, litter/debris removal, snow and ice control/removal, and other emergency situations as may be required. As experience, ability, and Department needs mandate, individual will operate the most advanced level of equipment.

Knowledge and understanding of basic math concepts, principles and practices. Knowledge in the use of survey equipment and in the use of office equipment such as calculators and personal computers. Ability to read, interpret and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. Ability to take notes. Ability to learn computer software such as GIS, Outlook, and Excel. Good communicative skills and attention to detail needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  :  NC04  $42,741 - $44,563

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Experience using a computer or iPad
  • Data entry experience
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings and written technical documents, such as structure plans and inspection reports, to obtain pertinent structure information

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 (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Melissa Robin Harrison

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov