Entry-Level Equipment Operator with CDL Training

West Virginia; St. Marys (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation is recruiting an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 – Equipment Operator. This paid training position offers hands-on experience with road crews and a path toward earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

The role is the start of a career in the WVDOT apprenticeship program, with duties including traffic control, roadside maintenance, manual labor, and assisting more senior operators.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• This is entry-level; no prior experience needed.
• Travel may be required; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Traffic control & safety: direct traffic through work zones.
• Roadside & grounds maintenance: mow, weed-eat, cleanup along roadways.
• Manual labor: shovel materials and dig culverts or drainage ditches.
• Operator assistance: support higher-level Equipment Operators.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL training

Job description

West Virginia Department of Transportation is recruiting an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 – Equipment Operator. This paid training position offers hands-on experience with road crews and a path toward earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

The role is the start of a career in the WVDOT apprenticeship program, with duties including traffic control, roadside maintenance, manual labor, and assisting more senior operators.