Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Brooke County

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation, Brooke County Maintenance Headquarters, seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief to lead a crew in highway maintenance and repair.

The role requires operating heavy machinery, supervising daily projects, and ensuring time, material, and inspection reports are completed. CDL required within six months of employment; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent experience in roadway construction or roadway maintenance, or in bridge or structural steel construction.
• Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation workers and participate in maintenance and repair of highways.
• May lead a crew of sign shop employees in highway signage fabrication, location, installation, and repair.
• Investigate citizen complaints and inspect highways to determine needed repairs.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance and repair projects.
• Coordinate equipment and materials; assign duties and lead crews to complete projects.

Skills

Crew leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Team training

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

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

This position will report to Brooke County Maintenance Headquarters. The Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief leads a crew of transportation workers, participates in the maintenance and repair of highways, and works to ensure the completion of daily projects. Completes all required reports concerning time and attendance, materials, equipment, and inspection of work. This work may involve operating machinery by hand that involves a great degree of strenuous activity. Operating heavy machinery in extreme conditions may be included in this level. Position could be required to lift up to 75 pounds or more. Performs other 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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL). However, a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief is excluded, and the applicant will not be placed within a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
• 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 Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief, the applicant is excluded from being placed within a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
• In the area of assignment of Crew Chief, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Tier 4 hourly rate: $26.7338

• Leads a crew of transportation workers and participates in the maintenance and repair of highways.
• May lead a crew of sign shop employees in the fabrication, location, installation, and repair of highway signage.
• Investigate citizen complaints on roads and inspect highways to determine needed repair work.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and repair projects.
• Coordinates equipment and materials needed.
• Assigns duties to crew members and leads crews in the completion of projects.
• Completes all required reports concerning time and attendance, materials, equipment, and inspection ofwork.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Crew Chief, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be berequired within six (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, 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 basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and
• overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters
• used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• 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:

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in roadway construction or roadway maintenance, or in bridge or structural steel construction comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
• Experience Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.

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