West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) is Hiring a Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Statewide Near Charleston, WV
JOB The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator, under general supervision, will be performing entry level functions, working in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: Driving a light truck or vehicle during regular operation as well as during snow removal and ice control (SRIC). Operating various equipment such as a fork truck, end loader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, brush chipper, as well as various hand tools. May fill in answering telephone and radio calls during SRIC. May be responsible for transporting materials or fuel to equipment. Providing traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. This position is part of the Central Heavy Maintenance and Construction Forces (CENFORCE CREW) and will not report to the Operations Division, Charleston Headquarters. It is a statewide position and will require weekly statewide and overnight travel Performs other related duties as required. The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment to obtain commercial driver's license (CDL). Progress through the apprenticeship program as well as the opportunity for advancement to a higher classification is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator and Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.Pay Grade: 10HBase Hourly Rate: $15.4913 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License will be required within 6 months of employment• Operate a light truck or vehicle• Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks• May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Bruch Chipper• Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment• Plow snow using a light truck• Perform minor maintenance on fleet of equipment and vehicles• Transport fuel to equipment• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control• Flags traffic at construction sites•Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. • a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • No formal education required.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.