Job Details

Salary: $1,402.50 - $1,728.10 Biweekly
Location : Princeton, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT25DX087A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 10
Opening Date: 05/30/2025
Closing Date: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
The Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator will report to the Mercer 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 required.

Pay Grade 11H
Hourly Rate: $17.5313

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Transportation Worker 2 - Equipment Operator

• Drive 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.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Minimum Requirements
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.
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:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. 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