Entry-Level Equipment Operator - CDL Path & Snow Removal

State of West Virginia; Lewisburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator to support the Greenbrier County Headquarters. You will operate light trucks, forklifts, and various heavy equipment, with CDL needed within six months.

The role requires willingness to work irregular hours, some weekends, and up to 40+ hours weekly. Training through a DOL apprenticeship program is offered with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet general safety procedures.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and determine repair procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn from example and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, repair work orders).

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift truck to load and unload trucks.
• Operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Brush Chipper.
• Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment.
• Plow snow using a light truck.
• Perform minor maintenance on the fleet of equipment and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to the equipment.
• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.
• Flags traffic at construction sites.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

General safety procedures

Maintenance and repair of vehicles

Operation of motor-driven equipment

Diagnose minor mechanical problems

Understand and follow instructions

Learn from example and teamwork

Maintain timecards and repair orders

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator to support the Greenbrier County Headquarters. You will operate light trucks, forklifts, and various heavy equipment, with CDL needed within six months.

The role requires willingness to work irregular hours, some weekends, and up to 40+ hours weekly. Training through a DOL apprenticeship program is offered with progression opportunities.