Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator - Kanawha Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator within the Materials, Control, Soil, and Testing Division. The role performs skilled highway construction and maintenance, operating heavy equipment and performing repairs, with an apprenticeship pathway and CDL requirements.

The position may involve irregular hours, weekend shifts, and overtime. Tier 1 hourly rate starts at $23.5738, with opportunities for progression and field leadership in a

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Valid Class A or B CDL.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience operating heavy equipment (bulldozers, end loaders, etc.).
• Substitutions: vocational training may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment ( skid steer, tractor, bucket truck, loader, dump truck, snowplow).
• Maintain and repair equipment; perform minor field repairs.
• Flagging, traffic control, sign erection on projects.
• Lead or train lower-level operators.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license required.

Skills

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Mechanical diagnosis

Team training

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Hydraulic crane

Job description

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

The Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator will work for the Materials, Control, Soil, and Testing Division of the Department of Transportation. This position, under general supervision, performs full-performance level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways. Operates motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow. Makes major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures. Makes minor mechanical repairs in the field, such as changing tires, blades, or filters. Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and lubricating equipment and checking fluid levels. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs related work as required, including flagging, erecting traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects, shoveling materials, cleaning culverts, mowing, and brush cutting. 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).
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000miles 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 Equipment Operator, a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738

Not eligible for Tier 4.

• Operates a hydraulic crane.
• Utilizes heavy motorized equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level soil and aggregate.
• Utilizes heavy motorized equipment to grade surfaces, roll or compact soil and aggregate.
• Leads or trains lower-level equipment operators.
• Assists the Core Driller in positioning the drilling rig.
• Adds rods or augers to drill.
• Removes core samples from the core barrel.
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance of the drilling rig and related tools and equipment.
• Installs steel piling in pre-drilled holes.
• Cleans the drilling site of debris after drilling is completed.
• Sets and detonates explosive charges for earth removal.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License(CDL) is required.

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.

• Valid Class A or B CDL and four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, end loaders, dump trucks, drillers, etc.
• 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: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-7121
• Email Address: [e-mail]