Highway Maintenance Crew Chief — Lead & Repair

West Virginia; Chester (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief to lead a maintenance crew at the Corridor H-Knobley Road facility in Maysville, WV. The role involves supervising daily highway projects, inspecting work, and ensuring safety compliance.

CDL will be required within six months, with exposure to weather and demanding schedules. The position is exempt and at-will, offering progression through a structured apprenticeship pathway while handling time and materials

Qualifications

• Four years of roadway construction or roadway maintenance experience.
• No formal education required.
• Within six months of employment, a valid Class A CDL will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation workers in highway maintenance and repair.
• Investigate citizen complaints to determine repairs and materials needed.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance and repair projects and coordinating equipment and materials.
• Complete reports on time and document work, time, and materials.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

crew leadership

roadway maintenance

safety compliance

blueprint reading

equipment operation

mechanical troubleshooting

communication

Tools

CDL (Class A)

Job description

West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief to lead a maintenance crew at the Corridor H-Knobley Road facility in Maysville, WV. The role involves supervising daily highway projects, inspecting work, and ensuring safety compliance.

CDL will be required within six months, with exposure to weather and demanding schedules. The position is exempt and at-will, offering progression through a structured apprenticeship pathway while handling time and materials