Equipment Operator Apprentice — CDL in 6 Months

West Virginia; Springfield (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator to perform apprentice level work in highway maintenance, bridges, and related structures. The role involves operating light trucks and various equipment, performing minor maintenance, snow plowing, and flagging traffic.

The selected applicant will enter a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program and must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Entry level classification in this series.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks.
• May operate End loader, 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 fleet of equipment and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to 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.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Job description

West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator to perform apprentice level work in highway maintenance, bridges, and related structures. The role involves operating light trucks and various equipment, performing minor maintenance, snow plowing, and flagging traffic.

The selected applicant will enter a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program and must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months.