Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Cabell County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator in Huntington, WV. This full-time role involves entry-level duties in highway construction and maintenance, operating vehicles and equipment, with the requirement to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within six months. The selected candidate will join a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program, ensuring opportunities for learning and advancement.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; no prior experience required.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate light trucks and various equipment.
• Provide traffic control and assist in maintenance tasks.
• Participate in snow removal and emergency response.

Skills

Knowledge of general safety procedures

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance

Skill in the use of tools and equipment

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to maintain routine records

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Cabell County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Huntington, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25D2083A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 2

06/11/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator, under general supervision, will be performing 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. Providing traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment to obtain 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).

• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

This job posting supports a Hiring Event we are hosting to fill vacancies in Cabell County – both for the county organization and the I-64 expressway organization. This Hiring Event will be Tuesday, 07/08/205, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at District 2's headquarters located at 801 Madison Avenue in Huntington, WV. To expedite the process, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online now. Applicants who need assistance with their application must bring a copy of their work history and a cell phone for their application to be processed at the Hiring Event. If you have applied, bring your username and password for your application account. An active current email address is required (have email login information). During the Hiring Event, all candidates need to bring their valid driver's license and come ready to interview. Work location will be determined based on selections.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator, under general supervision, will be performing 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. Providing traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment to obtain 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).

• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

This job posting supports a Hiring Event we are hosting to fill vacancies in Cabell County – both for the county organization and the I-64 expressway organization. This Hiring Event will be Tuesday, 07/08/205, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at District 2's headquarters located at 801 Madison Avenue in Huntington, WV. To expedite the process, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online now. Applicants who need assistance with their application must bring a copy of their work history and a cell phone for their application to be processed at the Hiring Event. If you have applied, bring your username and password for your application account. An active current email address is required (have email login information). During the Hiring Event, all candidates need to bring their valid driver's license and come ready to interview. Work location will be determined based on selections.

Pay Grade 10H
Hourly Rate: $15.4913

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator

• Operate a light truck or vehicle.
• Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks.
• May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Bruch Chipper.
• Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment.
• Plow snow using a light truck.
• Perform minor maintenance on fleet of equipment and vehicles.
• Transport fuel to 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 and other 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 minor mechanical 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).

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• No formal education required.

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

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305