Heavy Highway Equipment Operator | CDL Required

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation in Upshur County seeks a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to perform skilled highway maintenance and construction duties. You will operate skid steers, trucks, and bucket lifts, perform repairs, and help maintain culverts and bridges.

Candidates must have a valid Class A or B CDL and be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime as needed. A structured apprenticeship program is available with progression based on hours and

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required for Equipment Operator.
• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform minor field repairs and maintenance.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Repair and construct culverts and bridges.
• Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.
• Flag traffic signs and set up barricades on work zones.
• Transport fuel to equipment and maintain records.

Skills

CDL

Equipment operation

Highway maintenance

Safety procedures

Mechanical diagnosis

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Manual reading

Job description

West Virginia Department of Transportation in Upshur County seeks a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to perform skilled highway maintenance and construction duties. You will operate skid steers, trucks, and bucket lifts, perform repairs, and help maintain culverts and bridges.

Candidates must have a valid Class A or B CDL and be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime as needed. A structured apprenticeship program is available with progression based on hours and