Entry-Level Equipment Operator — CDL Apprenticeship

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini, operating from the Mingo County Headquarters, seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator for highway construction and maintenance. You will drive a light truck, operate forklifts and heavy equipment, and use hand tools at job sites, including snow removal tasks.

The role requires flexibility for irregular hours and potential overtime; an apprenticeship program is offered, and a CDL must be obtained within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Entry-level classification; no prior experience required.
• CDL will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
• Operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Brush Chipper.
• Control brush and vegetation with hand tools and equipment.
• Plow snow with a light truck.
• Perform minor fleet maintenance and fuel transport.
• Answer telephone and radio calls during SRIC.
• Flag traffic at construction sites.

Skills

General safety procedures

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Operate motor-driven equipment

Tool handling

Instruction following

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift

End loader

Skid steer

Rollers

Utility tractor

Brush chipper

Job description

State-of-West-Virgini, operating from the Mingo County Headquarters, seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator for highway construction and maintenance. You will drive a light truck, operate forklifts and heavy equipment, and use hand tools at job sites, including snow removal tasks.

The role requires flexibility for irregular hours and potential overtime; an apprenticeship program is offered, and a CDL must be obtained within six months of employment.