Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Pendleton Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation in Pendleton County is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to operate trucks and maintain roadways. Placed directly into a structured Apprenticeship Program, you will receive paid, hands-on training to sharpen your skills and advance your career.

You will support SRIC operations and perform essential maintenance tasks under varying weather and shift conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods in 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 basic mechanical problems and follow repair procedures.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, 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 with others.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs in the field (tires, blades, filters).
• Repair and construct culverts.
• Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.
• Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.
• Clean equipment and workshop.
• Transport fuel to equipment.
• Some positions may require certifications after employment.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.
• In assignment area, CDL Class A or B required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading operating manuals

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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

Are you ready to operate equipment, take pride in keeping local roads safe, and build a stable long-term career? The West Virginia Department of Transportation in Pendleton County is seeking reliable team players to join us as Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operators.

Earn While You Learn:

Placed directly into a structured Apprenticeship Program, you will receive paid, hands‑on training to sharpen your skills and advance your career. Progression through the apprenticeship program offers path‑to‑higher‑tier pay based on completed hours, job proficiency, specialized training and proficiency in maintenance of roadways and equipment. You will play a vital role in keeping Pendleton County moving safely year‑round.

As a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator for Pendleton County, you may operate single and tandem‑axle trucks, front‑end loaders, skid steers, mowers, and snowplows to perform roadway maintenance and repairs. In addition to operating machinery, your role encompasses essential hands‑on maintenance, such as asphalt patching, ditching, mowing, setting up traffic control barricades, and flagging. This work will involve a great degree of strenuous activity, working in extreme weather conditions and could require the ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more. Candidates must also be available for emergency call‑outs and willing to work 12 hour days or night shifts during seasonal Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC) operations. Candidates will perform 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).
• 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 ofassignment.
• 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**

TRAINING/EDUCATION:

No formal education 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: Angela Broschart
• Phone Number: 304-637-0220
• Email Address: [e-mail]