Equipment Operator - Highway Maintenance Apprentice (CDL within 6 mos)

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator to support Berkeley County Headquarters in highway construction and maintenance, under general supervision.

Responsibilities include driving a light truck, operating forklifts and heavy equipment, performing snow removal, transporting materials, flagging traffic, and assisting with maintenance; a CDL is required within six months and progression depends on hours and training.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Equipment Operator position; no prior experience required.
• CDL is required within six months of employment and obtained through apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
• May 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 fleet and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to equipment.
• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.
• Flags traffic at construction sites.

Skills

Safety procedures

Vehicle maintenance

Motor-driven equipment operation

Diagnostics

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift

Endloader

Skid Steer

Rollers

Utility Tractor

Brush Chipper

Job description

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator to support Berkeley County Headquarters in highway construction and maintenance, under general supervision.

Responsibilities include driving a light truck, operating forklifts and heavy equipment, performing snow removal, transporting materials, flagging traffic, and assisting with maintenance; a CDL is required within six months and progression depends on hours and training.