Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Pocahontas County

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

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator for entry-level roles in highway construction and maintenance within Pocahontas County. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, essential training, and the potential for advancement through an apprenticeship program. Applicants must be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within their first six months.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; this is an entry-level classification.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment for vehicle maintenance is beneficial.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate light trucks and various equipment required for maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and flag traffic at sites.
• Drive during snow removal and control vegetation with hand tools.

Skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Understanding of motor driven equipment

Skill in tool usage

Ability to diagnose mechanical problems

Job description

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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

US 219 North, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25D8066A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 8

06/19/2025

Closing Date

6/25/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator will report to the District Heavy Maintenance Headquarters, Disforce Unit. 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 and Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

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.
• 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).

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