Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Monongalia County
About The Position
This entry-level position, under general supervision, performs functions related to the construction and maintenance of highways. The role involves driving light trucks and operating various equipment such as forklifts, end loaders, skid steers, rollers, utility tractors, and brush chippers. Responsibilities also include traffic control, transporting materials, and potentially answering telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control (SRIC). Selected applicants will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program and must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment. Advancement opportunities are dependent on program progress, proficiency, training, and maintaining a CDL. The WVDOT is responsible for over 35,000 miles of state roads, which may require employees to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and overtime, sometimes without prior notice.
Requirements
- No formal education required.
- No prior experience required.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Knowledge of general safety procedures.
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motor-driven equipment.
- Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the repair of motor-driven equipment.
- Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repair.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn from example and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, repair work orders).
Responsibilities
- Driving a light truck or vehicle during regular operation, snow removal, and ice control (SRIC).
- Operating various equipment including a fork truck, end loader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, and brush chipper.
- Answering telephone and radio calls during SRIC.
- Transporting materials or fuel to equipment.
- Providing traffic control by flagging on job sites.
- Performing minor maintenance on fleet equipment and vehicles.
- Plowing snow using a light truck.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
