Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Berkeley Co.

West Virginia; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator position at West Virginia reports to the Berkeley County Headquarters. It involves entry-level work in highway construction and maintenance, including driving a light truck, operating forklifts, endloaders, skid steers, rollers, tractors, and brush chippers.

A CDL is required within six months, with apprenticeship progress and potential advancement based on hours and training. Tier 1 hourly rate is $16.3538.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Entry-level position; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks.
• May operate endloader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, and brush chipper.
• Provide traffic control by flagging on sites.
• Perform minor maintenance on fleet equipment.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Tools

Forklift truck

Endloader

Skid Steer

Rollers

Utility Tractor

Brush Chipper

Hand tools

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.

The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator will report to the Berkeley County Headquarters. This position, under general supervision, will perform entry-level functions, working in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: Driving a light truck or vehicle during regular operation as well as during snow removal and ice control (SRIC). Operating various equipment such as a fork truck, end loader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, brush chipper, as well as various hand tools. May fill in answering telephone and radio calls during SRIC. May be responsible for transporting materials or fuel to equipment. Provides traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related work as required.

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. The selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment, to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). Progress through the apprenticeship program, as well as the opportunity for advancement to a higher classification, is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $16.3538

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift truck to load and unload trucks.
• May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Brush Chipper.
• Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment.
• Plow snow using a light truck.
• Perform minor maintenance on the fleet of equipment and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to the equipment.
• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.
• Flags traffic at construction sites.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of general safety procedures.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles andother motor-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the repair of motor-driven equipment. Ability to diagnose minormechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn from example and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, repair work orders).

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

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.