Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Hampshire Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini Transportation Worker 2 performs skilled work in constructing and maintaining highways, bridges, and related structures. Assigned to Equipment Operator, operates various vehicles and performs repairs, including signposts, concrete finishes, and culverts.

Progression through an apprenticeship is based on hours, proficiency, and CDL attainment; a valid CDL is required for Equipment Operator. Some positions may require certifications after employment and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• A valid class A or class B CDL is required for Equipment Operator.
• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment and trucks is expected.
• Some positions may require certifications after employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, and other highway maintenance equipment.
• Build forms and finish concrete; repair culverts and bridge structures.
• Install signs and barricades; patch cement and bridge decks; seal joints and cracks.
• Travel may be required; maintain and inspect equipment; perform minor field repairs.

Skills

CDL (Class A/B)

Equipment operation

Highway maintenance

Truck operation

Education

No formal education

Job description

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

The Transportation Worker 2 performs full-performance level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related buildings and structures. Position will be assigned to the following area of assignment: Equipment Operator. Operates motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow. Makes major repairs to highways, culverts, bridge structures. Installs and removes signposts; erects traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects. Builds forms and finishes concrete. Performs related work 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).
• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Tier 1 hourly rate of pay: $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.

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION:

No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE:

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