How to Apply

　　You MUST apply at to be considered.

　　This posting is for 3+ openings, and your application will be considered for all of them!

　　NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.

　　Looking for a great place to work with

　　A living wageJob securityFull benefits (including the State Health Plan and a pension!)A true team atmosphere, andWork you can take pride inThis is an entry-level opening for you to begin a career with the NC Department of Transportation as a Transportation Worker I. You'll get to work on exciting projects, learn construction skills, and build your career. Join us!

　　NEW HIGHER SALARY: $31,200 - $51,813

　　The Challenge

　　We are looking for entry-level transportation workers to join our Highway Maintenance team in Rockingham county.

　　In this role, you will learn to:

　　Operate standard hand and power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features for the States highway and roadway systems.Ensure work zone safety.Participate in snow and ice removal.Perform flagging and assist with maintenance/repair project completion through the use of standard tools and equipment such as tractor with various attachments, curb machine, cutoff saw, dump truck, small wheel and sheep foot rollers, vibratory roller compactor, pulverizer mixer, and pneumatic tire roller.Assist paint crews.Erect road signs.Assist our Electronics Technicians with maintenance and installation of signals.Operate hand tools for sign installation and replacement.Use a dump truck, broom tractor, paint line removing machine, thermoplastic machine, trencher, and edge-line paint gun.Perform vegetation control and debris removal.Run a tractor with various attachments and mower.Operate a dump and flatbed truck.Assist in grass and wildflower installation and maintenance.> >>

　　What You Bring

　　An interest in a career in Transportation Construction, and commitment to a safe work environment.Experience performing manual labor, and operating power tools such as a chainsaws, weed eaters, skill saws, drills, compactors, jackhammers, etc.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.A Commercial Drivers License. (Note: You can get this after you are hired through on-the-job training, but it must be within 360 days from your date of hire.)Safety toe footwear.Note