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Transportation Equipment Foreman - Upshur County at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) — Applications Closed

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

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Posted On Thursday 16th July 2026
Organization West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Location Buckhannon
Job Type Full-time
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Buckhannon, WV 25305
Last Date Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Job Description

Transportation Equipment Foreman - Upshur County is listed by West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV). The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is hiring a Transportation Equipment Foreman for Upshur County, located in Buckhannon, WV.

This full-time, classified-exempt post directs the maintenance, repair, procurement, and deployment of a diverse fleet of highway construction and maintenance equipment. You’ll focus on fleet readiness, safety compliance, and cost-effective operations, managing large operational budgets and ensuring rigid adherence to safety policies.

This role is best-suited for experienced supervisors with a background in hefty equipment fleet management who wish to lead a district-wide repair shop and ensure highway equipment is mission-ready.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $56,044 - $81,244 per year.

Qualification

This role requires advanced-level administrative and supervisory experience in directing the maintenance and repair of a heavy equipment fleet. This role is classified as exempt and at-will, and you must show the capacity to manage budgets, oversee pieces inventory, and manage subordinate managers and mechanics.

  • Advanced-level administrative and supervisory perform background directing maintenance, repair, procurement, and deployment of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Know-how managing large operational budgets for fleet operations.
  • Knowledge of safety compliance policies and procedures related to weighty equipment.
  • Aptitude to supervise portions 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.
  • Capacity to prioritize master repair schedules and approve maintenance/overhaul schedules.
  • Expertise developing equipment specifications and recommending procurement decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day operations of a District-wide equipment repair shop.
  • Prioritize master repair schedules for a hefty equipment fleet such as dump trucks, snowplows, excavators, graders, and specialty highway machinery.
  • Give recommendations for development of equipment specifications and approve equipment maintenance/overhaul schedules.
  • Oversee Transportation Equipment Managers, Mechanics, and logistics personnel.
  • Oversee sizable operational budgets to confirm cost-effective fleet operations.
  • Guarantee strict compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Manage sections inventory and procurement for the repair shop.
  • Perform related work as needed.

Conditions & Requirements

  • This role is classified as exempt and at-will.
  • Must be capable to manage subordinate managers, mechanics, and logistics personnel.
  • Aptitude to handle big operational budgets.
  • Knowledge of safety compliance for weighty equipment operations.
  • Valid driver's license may be required.
  • May need pre-employment background inspect and/or drug screening.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
  • Pay variety $56,044 - $81,244 per year.
  • State public sector advantages package including health insurance, retirement, and paid exit (details available upon recruit).
  • Opportunity to lead a district-wide equipment repair shop and influence highway safety.

How You Will Be Evaluated

  1. Submissions are reviewed for minimum qualifications and background.
  2. You may demand to finish supplemental questions as portion of the application.
  3. Qualified you may be invited for an meeting.
  4. Shortlisting is set on education, experience, and meeting performance.
  5. Concluding you may undergo background review and reference verification.

Required Documents

  • Wrapped up online submission through the formal submission portal.
  • Responses to supplemental questions (if relevant).
  • Resume or CV (recommended).
  • Any additional documents specified in the role announcement.

How to Apply

  1. Go to the authorized the formal application portal page for this role.
  2. Generate an account or to your current applicant account.
  3. Wrap up the online submission form, covering all called for fields.
  4. Response any supplemental questions provided.
  5. Attach your resume and any other needed documents.

Additional Information

  • This role is classified as exempt and at-will, significance it isn’t covered by civil offering protections.
  • This role is based in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia.
  • The Transportation Equipment Foreman reports to the Equipment Division and/or District management.
  • Settle Grade: 18.
  • For questions about the submission workflow, contact the WVDOT human resources office.
  • The West Virginia Department of Transportation is an even opening employer.

About Company

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is responsible for planning, constructing, keeping up, and running the state's transportation infrastructure, such as highways, bridges, and public transit.

This role is within the Equipment Division, which handles the fleet of vehicles and machinery applied for highway construction and maintenance across the state.

WVDOT offers steady employment with competitive cover and gains, and this role lets you lead a staff making sure equipment readiness for critical road operations. West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) is named as the hiring organization for the Transportation Equipment Foreman - Upshur County post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?
You’ll straight everyday operations of a District-wide equipment repair shop, prioritize repair schedules for hefty equipment like dump trucks and snowplows, and oversee managers, mechanics, and logistics personnel. You also run budgets, guarantee safety compliance, and oversee parts inventory.
What is the picking workflow and timeline?
Submissions are accepted through the formal submission portal. The posting closes on July 22, 2026.
What experience or education is needed for this foreman role?
But, work in this role covers supervising managers and mechanics, so related supervisory and fleet maintenance background is most likely needed.
Is this role onsite or remote?
This role is onsite at the Equipment Division or District(s) in Upshur County, WV. It involves directing everyday operations at a repair shop, so remote work isn’t suitable.
What documents must put in?
Typically, a resume and submission are needed. Check the official submission portal for details.
Are there any gains associated with this role?
As a state public sector post, it likely involves health insurance, retirement, and paid leave, but confirm with the hiring agency.
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