Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief to lead a crew in highway maintenance and repair. Candidates must have four years of relevant experience and be able to obtain a CDL within six months. Knowledge of safety practices and ability to operate machinery are essential. This role will require coordination of projects and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in roadway construction or maintenance.
• Completion of an approved vocational school program may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in the maintenance and repair of highways.
• Investigate citizen complaints about roads.
• Coordinate equipment and materials needed for projects.

Skills

Knowledge of safety practices in structural steel construction

Knowledge of procedures and equipment used

Ability to diagnose mechanical problems

Ability to operate motorized equipment

Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction

Education

Vocational school program

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Mercer County

The Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief will report to the Mercer County Headquarters. Under limited supervision, will act as a working crew leader, leading a crew participating in the maintenance and repair of highways. Investigates citizen complaints to determine the repairs and materials needed. Participates in meetings to determine the assignment of crew members to daily projects and overseeing 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.

This listing closes on 10/21/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

• 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.

Pay Grade 12H
Hourly Rate: $25.8713

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Worker 3 – Crew Chief

• 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.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Crew Chief: 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.

Crew Chief 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.

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305