Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Randolph Co.

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

Job summary

The State of West Virginia Division of Highways, District 8, seeks a dependable Transportation Worker 3 – Crew Chief at Pickens Sub-Station in Randolph County to lead daily field operations, overseeing highway maintenance, repairs, and traffic signage installation.

The role requires a CDL within six months, willingness to work irregular hours, and the ability to supervise a crew. Tier 4 hourly rate: $26.7338; travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Four years of roadway construction or maintenance experience.
• Substitutions: vocational program may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation workers in highway maintenance and repairs.
• May lead sign shop crew for fabrication, location, installation and repair of highway signage.
• Coordinate equipment and materials and assign duties to crew members.
• Maintain reports on time, attendance, materials, and inspection of work.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

HD highway maintenance

Signage installation

Timekeeping

Communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

CDL (Class A)

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 ofassignment.
• 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 ofgasoline 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]