This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.  Ferry Crew Member II duties will include directing the parking of trucks, automobiles, and trailers on the deck to ensure proper weight distribution on the vessel; chocking wheels to prevent vehicle movement while underway, patrolling deck area while underway to maintain discipline and order and prevent passengers from entering unauthorized areas and from sitting on side rails or standing in dangerous areas. You will investigate accidents occurring while loading or unloading and assist the ferry captain in preparing detailed reports of accidents, incidents, and activities for the ferry operations manager. Duties will also include observation of passengers for suspicious actions and behavior and reporting any activities to the ferry captain in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. You will be responsible for rescue boat activities including supervision of a deckhand, inspection of all deck machinery and fixtures to ensure proper operating conditions and may assist the engineer to perform routine maintenance repair work. Other duties include steering the vessel through the prescribed course under the supervision of the ferry captain; assisting the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire, breakdowns, or inclement weather; assisting maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock and all other related duties as required. This position works from the Currituck Ferry Operations and works shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off.  A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG ABLE SEAMAN MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL INCLUDING A CURRENT MEDICAL CARD MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS. Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following • Basic knowledge of "navigational rules of the road" including navigation lights and signals. • Skills in directing emergency response teams and mustering passengers and disembarking them to rescue craft safely. • Skills to load and unload a ferry vessel with regard to the vessel's stability. • Experience in launching and recovering a rescue boat. • Demonstrated ability without assistance to pull an un-charged 1.5-inch diameter 50' fire hose to full extension and to lift a charged 1.5-inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position. 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 detail. Possession of a valid Able Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard. Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). René Basnight -srbasnight@ncdot.gov  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.
See More Details >>This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This is an extended posting through August 29, 2025 for Transportation Worker I positions in Division 1, Currituck County. Multiple Transportation Worker I positions will be filled from each extended county posting. Interested applicants will only have to apply one time to be considered for all our Transportation Worker I vacancies in each respective county during this time frame. However, if an applicant is interested in applying for a Transportation Worker I position in more than one county, they will need to apply to each respective county posting for which they are seeking employment. These are permanent NCDOT positions with full benefits including health insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave, etc. Work in this class primarily involves the operation of standard hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment utilized in the preventive maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and roadside features for the State's highway and roadway systems. Other duties include inspecting, ensuring work zone safety, and participating in snow & ice removal. Work may include flagging and assisting 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; assisting paint crews, erecting road signs, and/or assisting Electronics Technicians with maintenance and installation of signals; operating hand tools for sign installation and replacement as well as dump truck, broom tractor, paint line removing machine, thermoplastic machine, trencher, and edge-line paint gun operation; vegetation control, debris removal, pushing snow, tractor with various attachments and mower operation, dump and flatbed truck operation, assisting in grass and wildflower installation and maintenance.  Work in this class may include assisting with carpentry, welding, steel fabrication or concrete work activities. Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following • Experience operating power tools such as chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, compactor, jackhammer, etc. and/or using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc. • Experience performing manual labor Additional Expectations 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.  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. Safety toe footwear is needed.  Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Employee will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic.  Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. 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 education General Educational Development Diploma; or an 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. 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 Currituck County Maintenance - Tina Dennis - 252-421-7200 Division One Bridge Maintenance - Rashonda Dolberry - 252-789-6151 Division One Roadside Environmental - Mary Lou Kirkland - 252-426-4180 Division One Traffic Services - Karen White - 252-209-2750
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Chesapeake, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual salary of $41,748, translating to about $803 per week. In Chesapeake, NC, carpenters can expect to earn an average of $803 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer pathways to apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
