Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Pleasants Co.

West Virginia; St. Marys (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation is recruiting an entry-level Transportation Worker 1 – Equipment Operator. This paid training position offers hands-on experience with road crews and a path toward earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

The role is the start of a career in the WVDOT apprenticeship program, with duties including traffic control, roadside maintenance, manual labor, and assisting more senior operators.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• This is entry-level; no prior experience needed.
• Travel may be required; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Traffic control & safety: direct traffic through work zones.
• Roadside & grounds maintenance: mow, weed-eat, cleanup along roadways.
• Manual labor: shovel materials and dig culverts or drainage ditches.
• Operator assistance: support higher-level Equipment Operators.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL training

Job description

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

Are you looking for a stable, long-term career without needing a college degree? As a Transportation Worker 1 – Equipment Operator, you’ll receive paid hands‑on training, build valuable road crew experience, and work towards obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License, (CDL) while laying the foundation for a secure future.

This entry‑level position is a direct stepping stone designed to help you get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and gain exposure to machinery so you can advance into a Transportation Worker 2 (TW2) role.

Examples of work include:

• Traffic Control & Safety: Perform flagging duties to safely direct traffic through work zones and protect crew members and motorists.
• Roadside & Grounds Maintenance: Mow grass, weed‑eat State right‑of‑way, and pick up trash/debris along roadways to keep public areas clean and safe.
• Manual Labor: Hand‑shovel materials (i.e. asphalt, gravel, dirt) and dig culverts or drainage ditches using standard hand and power tools.
• Operator Assistance: Assist higher‑level Equipment Operators with job site setup, tool maintenance, and ground support.

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. The selectedapplicant 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 higherclassification, is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well asobtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, andmore 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 requiredwithin six (6) months of employment.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $16.3538

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Candidate Contact Name: Suzan Renee Kendall
• Phone Number: 304-865-0088
• Email Address: [e-mail]