Division 11-Transportation Worker II-Roadside Environmental

Division 11-Transportation Worker II-Roadside Environmental# State of North Carolina Careers## Division 11-Transportation Worker II-Roadside EnvironmentalApply: Wilkes County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR-126688**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division****Job Classification Title**Transportation Worker II (S)**Position Number****Grade**NC05**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 posting represents two (2) Transportation Worker II vacant positions located in the Wilkes County Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 11. Positions 60022210 and 60022217 will be filled from the same pool of applicants. All applicants will be considered for both positions. This Position is located in the Wilkes County Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 11 as a Transportation Worker II. This is an intermediate level position that consists of erosion control and vegetation management. Work involves seeding and mulching, plant bed maintenance and herbicide applications. This Unit is responsible for ensuring all work adheres to the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the NC Department of Agriculture Pesticide Division’s regulations, OSHA and all other Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances governing the work involved, installation and maintenance of Storm water BMP’s. This position will serve as a lead worker, assisting with on-the-job training, record-keeping, traffic control setups, and various other tasks. 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. This position will also have responsibilities during snow and ice operations. 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, with hand and power tools and various other pieces of equipment. Employee must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. Employee must be able to train lower-level workers. Work involves walking and standing for long periods of time in and around steep and uneven terrain. Applicant must either be in possession of a current Class “A” CDL with “N” endorsement on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement 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.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies**:Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC05 $33,902-$59,327**Management prefers applicants with 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.* Must be able to obtain an NC Pesticide Operators License with an endorsement in Ornamentals & Turf and right of way within 60 days.* Experience in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles* 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, hydro seeder, skid steer **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 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.**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:**Joshua Keith Elmore**Email:**View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr