Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Randolph Co.

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

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Highways (District 8) seeks a dependable leader to serve as Transportation Worker 3 – Crew Chief at the Pickens Sub-Station in Randolph County. You will oversee daily field operations, directing a crew in highway maintenance, repairs, and traffic signage installation across the area.

Requirements include four years of related experience, CDL within six months, and willingness to work irregular hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Four years of roadway construction or maintenance experience
• Substitution: vocational program may substitute for two years of experience
• CDL required within six months in Crew Chief area
• Travel may be required; valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation workers and participate in highway maintenance and repair
• May lead sign shop crews for highway signage installation
• Investigate citizen complaints and inspect roads to identify repairs
• Assist in scheduling maintenance and repair projects
• Coordinate equipment and material needs
• Assign duties and supervise project completion
• Complete time, materials, and inspection reports
• Travel may be required and a valid license is required

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Problem diagnosis

Communication

Time management

Train others

Roadway maintenance

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL (within 6 months)

Job description

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

The West Virginia Division of Highways (District 8) is seeking a dependable, leadership-oriented professional to serve as a Transportation Worker 3 – Crew Chief, at our Pickens Sub-Station in Randolph County. This role oversees daily field operations, leading a dedicated crew in highway maintenance, roadway repairs, and traffic signage installation across the area.

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Requirement

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Candidate Contact Name: Angela Broschart or Donna Haddix
• Phone Number: 304-637-0220
• Email Address: [e-mail]