Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Cabell Co.

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

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief to lead a crew in highway maintenance and repair. You will investigate citizen complaints to determine needed work and supervise daily project assignments.

Travel may be required; a valid CDL is required within six months of employment. The role includes completing time, materials and inspection reports and advancing through an apprenticeship pathway.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent experience in roadway construction or maintenance.
• Experience in bridge or structural steel construction is relevant to the assignment.
• Substitutions: approved vocational school program may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation workers in highway maintenance and repair.
• Investigate citizen complaints to determine repairs and materials needed.
• Oversee daily project assignments and completion of work.
• Complete reports concerning time, materials, and inspection of work.
• Coordinate equipment and materials; assign duties to crew members.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver's license is required.

Skills

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Operate motorized equipment

Maintenance knowledge

Read manuals

Train and supervise others

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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

The Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief, under limited supervision, will act as a working crew leader, leading a crew participating in the maintenance and repair of highways. Investigate citizen complaints to determine the repairs and materials needed. Participates in meetings to determine the assignment of crew members to daily projects and oversees the completion of work. Completes reports concerning time, materials, and inspection of work done. Will be required to become certified on one or more of the following types of equipment: hydraulic crane, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, track/rubber-tire excavator, or welding unit. May be exposed to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions. Performs other related duties 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 of work.
• 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
  required 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.

• Agency Contact Name: Nichole McKissick
• Phone Number: 304-399-0055
• Email Address: [e-mail]