Transportation Equipment Foreman - Upshur County

This position requires advanced-level administrative and supervisory experience in directing the maintenance and repair of a heavy equipment fleet. The role is classified as exempt and at-will, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage budgets, oversee parts inventory, and supervise subordinate managers and mechanics.

• Advanced-level administrative and supervisory work experience directing maintenance, repair, procurement, and deployment of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
• Experience managing large operational budgets for fleet operations.
• Knowledge of safety compliance policies and procedures related to heavy equipment.
• Ability to oversee parts inventory and logistics for a district-wide repair shop.
• Experience supervising subordinate managers, mechanics, and logistics personnel.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, excavators, graders, and specialty highway machinery.
• Ability to prioritize master repair schedules and approve maintenance/overhaul schedules.
• Experience developing equipment specifications and recommending procurement decisions.

Direct daily operations of a District-wide equipment repair shop.

• Prioritize master repair schedules for a heavy equipment fleet including dump trucks, snowplows, excavators, graders, and specialty highway machinery.
• Provide recommendations for development of equipment specifications and approve equipment maintenance/overhaul schedules.
• Supervise Transportation Equipment Managers, Mechanics, and logistics personnel.
• Manage large operational budgets to ensure cost-effective fleet operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee parts inventory and procurement for the repair shop.
• Perform related work as required.

This position is classified as exempt and at-will.

• Must be able to supervise subordinate managers, mechanics, and logistics personnel.
• Ability to manage large operational budgets.
• Knowledge of safety compliance for heavy equipment operations.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• May require pre-employment background check and/or drug screening.

Full-time employment with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

• Salary range $56,044
• $81,244 per year.
• State government benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave (details available upon hire).
• Opportunity to lead a district-wide equipment repair shop and impact highway safety.

This position is classified as exempt and at-will, meaning it is not covered by civil service protections.

• The role is based in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia.
• The Transportation Equipment Foreman reports to the Equipment Division and/or District management.
• Pay Grade: 18.
• For questions about the application process, contact the WVDOT human resources office.
• The West Virginia Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is responsible for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating the state's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and public transit. This role is within the Equipment Division, which manages the fleet of vehicles and machinery used for highway construction and maintenance across the state. WVDOT offers stable employment with competitive pay and benefits, and this position provides an opportunity to lead a team ensuring equipment readiness for critical road operations. West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) is named as the hiring organisation for the Transportation Equipment Foreman

• Upshur County post.

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