Highway Maintenance Crew Chief – Lead Crews & Repairs

West Virginia; Fayetteville (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief position with the West Virginia Department of Transportation leads a crew in highway maintenance and repair, investigates citizen complaints, and coordinates scheduling and materials. A Class A CDL is required within six months and the role is tied to a structured apprenticeship progression.

Tier 4 hourly rate stated at $26.7338, with potential travel and long hours. No formal education is required; four years of related roadway experience are preferred and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Responsibilities

• Leads a crew of transportation workers and participates in the maintenance and repair of highways.
• May lead a crew of sign shop employees in the fabrication, location, installation, and repair of highway signage.
• Investigate citizen complaints on roads and inspect highways to determine needed repair work.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and repair projects.
• Coordinates equipment and materials needed.
• Assigns duties to crew members and leads crews in the completion of projects.
• Completes all required reports concerning time and attendance, materials, equipment, and inspection of work.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Crew Chief, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team training

Tools

hydraulic crane

grader

bulldozer

backhoe

track excavator

welding unit

Job description

The Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief position with the West Virginia Department of Transportation leads a crew in highway maintenance and repair, investigates citizen complaints, and coordinates scheduling and materials. A Class A CDL is required within six months and the role is tied to a structured apprenticeship progression.

Tier 4 hourly rate stated at $26.7338, with potential travel and long hours. No formal education is required; four years of related roadway experience are preferred and