Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Berkeley Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator to support Berkeley County Headquarters in highway construction and maintenance, under general supervision.

Responsibilities include driving a light truck, operating forklifts and heavy equipment, performing snow removal, transporting materials, flagging traffic, and assisting with maintenance; a CDL is required within six months and progression depends on hours and training.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Equipment Operator position; no prior experience required.
• CDL is required within six months of employment and obtained through apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a forklift 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 fleet and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to equipment.
• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.
• Flags traffic at construction sites.

Skills

Safety procedures

Vehicle maintenance

Motor-driven equipment operation

Diagnostics

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift

Endloader

Skid Steer

Rollers

Utility Tractor

Brush Chipper

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.