Transportation Worker II​/Sign Erector

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Transportation Worker II (S)

NC05

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.

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 is an extended posting through 10/10/2026 for Transportation Worker II positions in Division 5, Traffic Services. Multiple Transportation Worker II positions will be filled from this posting.

This posting is for Transportation Worker II positions in Traffic Services. The primary purpose of these positions are to install signs and perform maintenance activities involving installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices along the state road network for Division
5. Employees will be responsible for the installation of signage associated with road closures and detours. Employees will maintain inventory of all signs and materials kept on the truck such as posts, nuts, bolts, and specialized hardware for historical markers and decorative signposts. Employees will perform snow and ice control operations during storm conditions.

Visual acuity is required. Safety toe footwear is required. Must be able to communicate effectively with people. Must be able to work in extreme temperature conditions and walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven and sloping terrain and around high volumes of traffic. May be required to perform heavy lifting. Position may require evening and weekend work.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. 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.

As part of the hiring approval process, NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews, but prior to offering a position.

Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles:

• No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years.
• Valid, current North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (
  
  Note:
  
  Employees permanently residing in adjacent states may operate a DOT vehicle using a current, valid, appropriate driver’s license from their state of residence.)
• If a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver’s license in the past ten years, the driver’s record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state driver’s license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states.
• Pre‑employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon…