Transportation Maintenance Assistant - Randolph Co.

State of West Virginia; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia, Division of Highways, District 8 Headquarters in Randolph County, Elkins, WV, seeks a Transportation Maintenance Assistant who will lead maintenance operations and drive safety and efficiency across the district.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in public administration or transportation, with strong leadership, budgeting, and project oversight skills. Competitive state benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent paid experience in business/public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, the armed services, or as a project coordinator.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee highway maintenance programs within the district’s annual operating budget.
• Plan, review, and monitor Snow Removal and Ice Control operations.
• Approve and coordinate weekly maintenance schedules, work crew deployments, and resource allocations.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Investigate inquiries or complaints from citizens and staff.
• Develop budgets, expenditure forecasts, and estimates for paving projects.
• Represent the division on committees and safety meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Graduate coursework substitution for experience

Tools

Project coordination

Budget planning

Job description

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The West Virginia Division of Highways, District 8 Headquarters, located in Randolph County, Elkins, WV, is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and experienced professional to serve as a Transportation Maintenance Assistant.

Nature of Work

Working in close coordination with the Assistant District Engineer for Maintenance, this full-performance level role oversees and administers highway maintenance operations across the district. The ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment and initiative to establish deadlines, set work priorities, and introduce modern technologies and methods to enhance organizational effectiveness. As a lead worker with decision-making authority, you will play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and infrastructure integrity throughout our roadways and bridges.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Program Management: Plan, direct, and oversee both scheduled and unscheduled highway maintenance programs within the district’s annual operating budget, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Winter Operations: Plan, review, and monitor the district’s Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC) operations to maintain safe travel during adverse weather conditions.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Approve and coordinate weekly maintenance schedules, work crew deployments, and resource allocations.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Conduct field inspections of roads, bridges, and active work crews to ensure adherence to Division of Highways policies, national highway standards, and state/federal regulatory guidelines.
• Public & Employee Relations: Promptly investigate and resolve inquiries or complaints from citizens and staff with professionalism.
• Fiscal & Project Oversight: Assist in developing projected budgets, expenditure forecasts, and estimates for regional paving projects.
• Committee & Administrative Representation: Serve on the District Equipment Review Board, participate in safety meetings and management conferences, and serve as an official Division witness in legal matters when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Training/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

Experience

• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, the armed services, or as a project coordinator.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Angela Broschart or Donna Haddix
• Phone Number: 304-637-0220
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.