Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Cabell County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Huntington (WV); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance of highway equipment. Located in Cabell County, this role requires considerable experience in automotive mechanics, with responsibilities including fabrication, mentoring, and troubleshooting various systems. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and are expected to achieve a Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Four (4) years of full-time or part-time experience as an automotive mechanic.
• Vocational school program may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on highway equipment.
• Fabricate parts from blueprints and drawings.
• Mentor lower level employees and mechanics.

Skills

Knowledge of safety practices

Blueprint reading

Diagnosing mechanical problems

Operating hand and power tools

Training and cooperative work

Job description

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Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Cabell County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Huntington, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25D2087A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 2

06/16/2025

Closing Date

6/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will be assigned to the District Equipment Shop and will report to work in Cabell County. Under limited supervision, performs full-performance level, skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all highway equipment. This person will often serve as a working shop leader. The selected applicant will be responsible for mentoring lower level employees and mechanics. As an advanced level mechanic, they will perform major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment including repairs of hydraulic brake systems and troubleshooting electrical system. Skill is needed for the fabrication of engines and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings. With appropriate certification and licenses, is responsible for driving equipment after repairs to test operation. Maintains records of work orders, inventory, and repairs completed. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. 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).


In the area of assignment of Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Pay Grade 12H
Hourly Rate: $22.7113

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Worker 3 – Mechanic

• Fabricates engine and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings.
• Performs major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and highway equipment.
• Performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on diesel powered engines and components exclusive to diesel equipment.
• Performs repairs to a variety of hydraulic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment.
• With appropriate welding certification, repairs highway maintenance vehicles and equipment using welding equipment.
• Maintains records of work orders, parts inventory and repair.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Mechanic, 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:Mechanic: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
Mechanic ExperienceSubstitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) year of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

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