What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION WORKER 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MERCER COUNTY position at West Virginia Department of Transportation?
Salary : $1,239.30 - $1,340.90 Biweekly
Location : Princeton, WV
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : DOT25DX056A
Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation
District / Subdivision : District 10
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator will report to the Mercer County Headquarters. 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.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 10H
Hourly Rate : $15.4913
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator
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.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System :
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $15
