This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Salary Grade: NC05 / Salary Range: $31,688 – $55,453“INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply” This is an Intermediate Level Roadside Environmental position that consists of a wide range of job responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities will be with herbicide operations within division, including the spraying of all guardrails & capped islands within the division, wildflower beds and plant beds. Other responsibilities may include seeding, plowing, cultipacking, fertilizing, liming, mulching, tilling, dyna-driving, spraying pre and post emergent herbicides, mowing, and pulling of weeds. Responsibilities in assisting in maintaining landscaped plant beds across division, including planting, mowing, spraying, and pulling weeds, mowing grass and maintaining yards at all NCDOT facilities.
Position participates in the daily Operational Risk Management program including participation in daily tailgate safety meetings and performing Pre-Trip inspections on equipment each morning before leaving for the work site. Position is responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) dependent upon the nature of the work performed. Follows all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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 in operation of pesticide applicator, truck, tractors, and utility vehicles
Demonstrated ability to calibrate computerized Spray TruckExperience in correctly applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the label, as well as proper storage and disposal techniques
Additional Expectations:Employee in this position must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by Supervisor. Employee must have ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employee must have ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle. May require working during non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and times of emergency. Snow and ice operations may be required.
Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Safety toe footwear is required. Pre-employment drug testing will be required for this position.
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 two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and Post offer employment evaluation. Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400
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