Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Roane 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 road maintenance across state routes. The role involves operating dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders, and performing outdoor tasks in all weather.

Eligible candidates will enter a DOL apprenticeship; progression depends on hours, proficiency, and training completion, with CDL Class A or B required. The State offers a pathway into heavy equipment operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or Class B is required.
• No substitutions for the CDL requirement.
• Apprenticeship through the WVDOT program.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders.
• Shovel asphalt, gravel, dirt, and salt for road maintenance.
• Hand-dig, clear, and reset culverts and drainage ditches.
• Operate weed eaters, trimmers, and brush-cutters.
• Remove road hazards and clear obstructions using chainsaws and hand tools.
• Operate loaders and rollers for road repair.
• Perform flagging duties to direct traffic in work zones.

Skills

CDL

Outdoor work

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Equipment operation

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 is required.
• No Substitutions for the Equipment Operator CDL requirement.

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