What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Mason County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)?
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The Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator will report to the Mason County Headquarters. Under general supervision, performs full-performance level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: operating motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow. Making major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures. Making minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters. Responsible for equipment maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and lubricating equipment and checking fluid levels. Flagging, erecting traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects, shoveling materials, cleaning culverts, mowing, and brush cutting. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performing 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 class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is requiredThis position is posted for the Mason County Hiring Event to be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm at: MASON COUNTY HEADQUARTERS225 FAIRGROUND RDPOINT PLEASANT, WV 25550*INTERESTED CANDIDATES NEED TO APPLY AND THEN ATTEND THE HIRING EVENT TO BE INTERVIEWED ON SITE.When attending the hiring event, please bring the following: - Username and password for your application account - Cell phone / access to a cell phone - An active current email is required (have the email login information) - We encourage you to bring a resume and/or previous work experience - A valid ID/driver's license Pay Grade 11HHourly Rate: $17.5313
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Transportation Worker 2 – Equipment OperatorDrive dump, flatbed, or tandem-axle trucks.Operate power vegetation equipment and attachments.Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.Operate heavy vehicles/GVWR 26,001 or greater.Clean and lubricate equipment and check fluid levels.Makes minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters.Repair and construct various culvert types.Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.Clean equipment and workshop.Transport fuel to equipment.Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.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’s License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Equipment Operator: A valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.No Substitutions for Equipment Operator CDL requirement.
The Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator will report to the Mason County Headquarters. Under general supervision, performs full-performance level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: operating motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow. Making major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures. Making minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters. Responsible for equipment maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and lubricating equipment and checking fluid levels. Flagging, erecting traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects, shoveling materials, cleaning culverts, mowing, and brush cutting. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performing 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 class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is requiredThis position is posted for the Mason County Hiring Event to be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm at: MASON COUNTY HEADQUARTERS225 FAIRGROUND RDPOINT PLEASANT, WV 25550*INTERESTED CANDIDATES NEED TO APPLY AND THEN ATTEND THE HIRING EVENT TO BE INTERVIEWED ON SITE.When attending the hiring event, please bring the following: - Username and password for your application account - Cell phone / access to a cell phone - An active current email is required (have the email login information) - We encourage you to bring a resume and/or previous work experience - A valid ID/driver's license Pay Grade 11HHourly Rate: $17.5313
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Transportation Worker 2 – Equipment OperatorDrive dump, flatbed, or tandem-axle trucks.Operate power vegetation equipment and attachments.Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.Operate heavy vehicles/GVWR 26,001 or greater.Clean and lubricate equipment and check fluid levels.Makes minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters.Repair and construct various culvert types.Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.Clean equipment and workshop.Transport fuel to equipment.Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.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’s License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Equipment Operator: A valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.No Substitutions for Equipment Operator CDL requirement.
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