Transportation Worker 4 Equipment Operator - Greenbrier Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) seeks a Transportation Worker 4 Equipment Operator in Greenbrier County. The role performs advanced skilled work in highway and bridge maintenance, operating under-bridge inspection trucks, tractors, and various heavy equipment to support construction and repair projects.

A CDL is required; apprenticeship offers progression based on hours, proficiency, and training.

Qualifications

• CDL required for Equipment Operator area; no substitutions.
• No formal education required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced skilled work in highway, bridge construction and maintenance.
• Operate under-bridge inspection trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Mentor and lead lower-level transportation workers.
• May work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime in hazardous conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mentoring others

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

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

The Transportation Worker 4 Equipment Operator in this position reports to the District Nine Heavy Maintenance section in Greenbrier County. The selected applicant performs advanced level, specialized skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related buildings and structures, the operation of under bridge inspection trucks, tractor trailer, low drag to transport equipment, core drilling in Heavy Maintenance and Bridge Department. Operates a variety of other motorized highway maintenance equipment when required. Responsible for manipulating levers and other controls that move articulating booms. Responsible for mentoring and leading lower-level transportation workers. Performs other related duties as required. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather.

• 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 35,000 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 Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $27.7338

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE:

• A valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is required for the area of assignment for Equipment Operator AND five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment in a commercial, industrial, or warehouse environment or operating construction equipment, maintenance equipment used in the maintenance or construction of roadways, or operating core drilling equipment in a coal, oil, or gas extraction field.
• No Substitutions.

• Candidate Contact Name: Jessica Shrewsberry
• Phone Number: 304-645-8176
• Email Address:[e-mail]