Highway Equipment Operator (CDL Required)

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to support highway construction and maintenance from Mason County or US Route 35 Expressway Headquarters. The role involves operating skid steers, dump trucks, loaders, and snowplows, with field repairs and safety procedures as core duties. Applicants must have a valid Class A or Class B CDL and will enter a U.S.

Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Overtime, shift work, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Class A or Class B CDL.
• Experience with highway maintenance equipment preferred.
• Ability to operate and perform minor repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs in the field.
• Flag and control traffic on worksites and maintain safe work zones.
• Drive and operate heavy vehicles as assigned.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license required.

Skills

CDL required

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Shoveling and material handling

Education

No formal education required

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to support highway construction and maintenance from Mason County or US Route 35 Expressway Headquarters. The role involves operating skid steers, dump trucks, loaders, and snowplows, with field repairs and safety procedures as core duties. Applicants must have a valid Class A or Class B CDL and will enter a U.S.

Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Overtime, shift work, and travel may be required.