Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Brooke Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator at the Brooke County Maintenance Headquarters to perform skilled highway construction and maintenance duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating skid steers, utility tractors, aerial bucket trucks, and other heavy equipment, performing major and minor highway repairs, and maintaining and repairing equipment. CDL Class A or B is required; apprenticeship progression is available.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Valid Class A or B CDL required.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Apprenticeship program progression is available through WVDOT.

Responsabilités

• Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Perform major repairs to highways, culverts and bridge structures.
• Perform minor field repairs (tires, blades, filters).
• Maintain and lubricate equipment and check fluid levels.
• Flag, erect traffic control signs and barricades on projects.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Connaissances

CDL Class A/B

Equipment operation

Highway maintenance

Safety procedures

Reading manuals

Formation

No formal education required

Outils

Skid steer

Aerial bucket truck

Front-end loader

Tandem-axle truck

Snowplow

Description du poste

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

The Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator will report to the Brooke County Maintenance Headquarters. Under general supervision, this position performs full-performance level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: operating motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow. Making major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures. Making minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters. Responsible for equipment maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and lubricating equipment and checking fluid levels. Flagging, erecting traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects, shoveling materials, cleaning culverts, mowing, and brush cutting. 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. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Class A or B 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 valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $18.3938

• Drive dump, flatbed, or tandem-axle trucks.
• Operate power vegetation equipment and attachments.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Operate heavy vehicles/GVWR 26,001 or greater.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and check fluid levels.
• Makes minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters.
• Repair and construct various culvert types.
• Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.
• Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.
• Clean equipment and workshop.
• Transport fuel to equipment.
• Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Required Training/Education

No formal education required.

Required Experience

• A valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• No Substitutions for the Equipment Operator CDL requirement.

• Candidate Contact Name: Sherry D Wade
• Phone Number: 304-221-2089
• Email Address: [e-mail]