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Transportation Worker II - Roadside
State of North Carolina - Sylva, NC
posted 9 days ago
About the position
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities. The position is located in the Cherokee County Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 14 as a Transportation Worker II. This role primarily involves managing vegetation through the use of herbicides along rights-of-way, but will also assist in seeding/mulching, erosion control, plant bed, and wildflower maintenance. The work includes installing erosion control, mowing, and maintaining plant material along NCDOT rights-of-way. Additionally, the position requires the operation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, including trucks, tractors, tractor attachments, mulch blowers, and other similar equipment, as well as hand and power tools. The work environment will expose the employee to all types of weather conditions and requires the ability to work on uneven surfaces and slopes. This position is subject to emergency call back, scheduled night work, and work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Manage vegetation using herbicides along rights-of-way.
- Assist in seeding/mulching and erosion control.
- Maintain plant beds and wildflower areas.
- Install erosion control measures and mow areas along rights-of-way.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment such as trucks and tractors.
- Use hand and power tools for various tasks.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma.
- Three years of experience operating equipment directly related to the field of specialization.
- Knowledge of vegetation management including shrubs, trees, and fertilizers.
- Experience applying herbicides to control weeds and brush.
- Experience operating equipment for landscape operations.
- Experience with at least one piece of Category B equipment.
Nice-to-haves
- Possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire or ability to obtain it within 360 days of hire.
Benefits
- Full State Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Career development opportunities
