Transportation Maintenance Lead - District Operations

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

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.