Equipment Operator Apprentice - CDL & Road Maintenance

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation in Pendleton County is seeking Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to operate trucks and maintenance equipment. The role includes paid, hands-on apprenticeship training with progression based on hours and proficiency.

Candidate must possess a Class A or B CDL; duties include asphalt patching, ditching, mowing, traffic control, and involved maintenance work, with possible 12‑hour shifts during snow removal.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate single and tandem‑axle trucks and highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform roadside maintenance such as asphalt patching, ditching, mowing, and patching.
• Set up traffic control barricades and flagging.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs in the field.
• Drive in SRIC operations and emergency call‑outs as needed.

Education

CDL Class A/B

Job description

West Virginia Department of Transportation in Pendleton County is seeking Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to operate trucks and maintenance equipment. The role includes paid, hands-on apprenticeship training with progression based on hours and proficiency.

Candidate must possess a Class A or B CDL; duties include asphalt patching, ditching, mowing, traffic control, and involved maintenance work, with possible 12‑hour shifts during snow removal.