District Transportation Operations Lead

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Maintenance Assistant for the Division of Highways, District 8 Headquarters in Randolph County, Elkins. This full-performance role directs highway maintenance programs, SRIC planning, and weekly scheduling to support safe roadways and bridge integrity.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience, with graduate coursework substitution possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, the armed services, or as a project coordinator.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee both scheduled and unscheduled highway maintenance programs within the district’s annual operating budget, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Plan, review, and monitor the district’s Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC) operations to maintain safe travel during adverse weather conditions.
• Approve and coordinate weekly maintenance schedules, work crew deployments, and resource allocations.
• Conduct field inspections of roads, bridges, and active work crews to ensure adherence to Division of Highways policies, national highway standards, and state/federal regulatory guidelines.
• Promptly investigate and resolve inquiries or complaints from citizens and staff with professionalism.
• Assist in developing projected budgets, expenditure forecasts, and estimates for regional paving projects.
• Serve on the District Equipment Review Board, participate in safety meetings and management conferences, and serve as an official Division witness in legal matters when required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Maintenance Assistant for the Division of Highways, District 8 Headquarters in Randolph County, Elkins. This full-performance role directs highway maintenance programs, SRIC planning, and weekly scheduling to support safe roadways and bridge integrity.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience, with graduate coursework substitution possible.