Equipment Operator – Roads & Snow Removal (CDL Training)

State-of-West-Virgini

West Virginia

On-site

USD 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator in Cabell County. Under general supervision, you will assist in construction and maintenance of highways, drive light trucks, operate forklifts, Endloaders, Skid Steers, rollers, and other equipment, and perform basic maintenance.

You may handle communications during snow removal and transport materials or fuel to equipment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of safety procedures and how to apply them on job sites.
Ability to operate light trucks and a range of equipment safely.
Willingness to obtain CDL within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Operate a light truck or vehicle.
Operate a forklift truck 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 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.