Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Pleasants Co.

West Virginia; St. Marys (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to support state road maintenance and safety initiatives.

Primary duties include operating dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders, hand-digging and culvert work, and flagging in work zones. CDL Class A or B is required; apprenticeship eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• No substitutions for the CDL requirement.
• Progression through the apprenticeship program depends on hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, and maintaining/obtaining a Class A or B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders during snow and ice events.
• Shovel asphalt, gravel, dirt, and salt during road patching and maintenance tasks.
• Hand-dig and reset culverts, drainage ditches, and catch basins.
• Run weed eaters, trimmers, and brush-cutters along State right-of-way and guardrails.
• Remove road hazards using chainsaws and hand tools and safely operate related equipment.
• Perform flagging duties to direct traffic through work zones and protect crew members and motorists.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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

Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License? Are you interested in keeping your community and the people who matter most to you safe while traveling West Virginia roads? Do you enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather? If you answered “YES” then we have a job for you.

Examples of work:

• Operate single and/or tandem-axle dump trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during heavy snow and ice events.
• Shovel asphalt, gravel, dirt, and salt during road patching and maintenance tasks.
• Hand-dig, clear, and reset culverts, drainage ditches, and catch basins.
• Run weed eaters, trimmers, and brush-cutters along State right-of-way and guardrails.
• Remove road hazards, including clearing downed trees, branches, rocks, and other obstructions using chainsaws and hand tools.
• Safely operate front-end loaders, skid steers, utility tractors, and rollers for road repair.
• Perform flagging duties to safely direct traffic through work zones and protect crew members and motorists.

We are seeking a dedicated and hard-working Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator to join our team.

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progressionthrough the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, trainingcompleted, 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 35,000miles 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 valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License isrequired.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $18.3938

**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 isrequired.
• No Substitutions for the Equipment Operator CDL requirement.

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