Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Mingo Co.

West Virginia; Upper Mingo (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator for the Mingo County Headquarters. You will operate light trucks, forklifts, and other equipment, perform basic maintenance, and support snow removal and ice control operations.

You will progress through an apprenticeship, with a CDL required within six months of employment. This role may require irregular hours and overtime; safety and compliance are essential as you help maintain

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a light truck or vehicle and perform basic equipment operation.
• Load/unload with forklift and operate endloader, skid steer, rollers, and other gear.
• Assist in snow removal and ice control operations.
• Maintain basic maintenance on fleet and transport materials or fuel.
• Provide flagging and traffic control at job sites; travel as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Instruction following

Teamwork / cooperation

Record-keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift operation

Endloader

Skid Steer

Rollers

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 Mingo 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 duties 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 on 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**

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

• Candidate Contact Name: Stacey Johnson
• Phone Number: 304-399-0059
• Email Address: [e-mail]