Job Description
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is hiring a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator for Cabell County. This full-performance level role involves skilled work in highway construction and maintenance.
You will operate motorized equipment such as skid steers, utility tractors, aerial bucket trucks, front-end loaders, tandem-axle trucks, and snowplows. Duties also include making major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures, as well as minor mechanical repairs in the field.
You will be responsible for equipment maintenance, flagging, erecting traffic control signs, shoveling materials, cleaning culverts, mowing, and brush cutting.
Qualification
Candidates must have the ability to operate heavy equipment and perform physical labor. Experience in highway maintenance or construction is preferred. A valid driver's license may be required.
- Ability to operate motorized highway maintenance equipment (skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, snowplow).
- Skill in making major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures.
- Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs in the field (changing tires, blades, filters).
- Experience with equipment maintenance including cleaning, lubricating, and checking fluid levels.
- Capability to perform flagging and erect traffic control signs and barricades.
- Physical ability to shovel materials, clean culverts, mow, and brush cut.
- Willingness to work in hazardous conditions and inclement weather.
- Must be eligible for placement in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
Role Responsibilities
Operate motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, tandem-axle truck, and snowplow.
- Make major repairs to highways, culverts, and bridge structures.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs in the field including changing tires, blades, or filters.
- Conduct equipment maintenance: cleaning, lubricating, and checking fluid levels.
- Flag traffic and erect traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects.
- Shovel materials, clean culverts, mow, and brush cut.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Conditions & Requirements
Position is classified as exempt and at-will.
- May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather.
- Must be able to work full-time.
- Selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
- Must report to Cabell County Headquarters.
Benefits
Full-time employment with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
- Placement in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
- Salary range $38,259
- $46,725 per year.
Additional Information
This position is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- The role reports to the Cabell County Headquarters.
- Work may involve exposure to hazardous conditions and inclement weather.
- This is a classified-exempt and at-will position.
- For questions, contact the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
About Company
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the state's highways and transportation infrastructure. It oversees county and expressway maintenance operations to ensure safe and efficient travel. This role supports WVDOT's mission by performing skilled equipment operation and highway maintenance in Cabell County. West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) is named as the hiring organisation for the Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator
- Cabell County post.
FAQs
What type of employment is this position?
This is a full-time position. It is considered classified-exempt and 'at will,' meaning employment is not for a fixed term and can be terminated by either party at any time.
What is the selection process and timeline?
The application period closes on July 22, 2026. The selection process typically involves reviewing applications and may include an interview. The exact timeline after closing is not specified, but applicants should monitor their email and the official application portal for updates.
Is this position onsite or remote?
This position is onsite. The Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator will report to the Cabell County Headquarters and work in the field on highway construction and maintenance projects, often exposed to hazardous conditions and inclement weather.
What documents are required to apply?
However, applicants should be prepared to submit a resume and any relevant certifications or licenses through the official application portal application portal.
Are there any benefits associated with this position?
However, as a full-time state government position, typical benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Applicants should verify with the hiring agency.
Can experience substitute for education requirements?
Applicants should review the full job posting on the official application portal for detailed qualifications and contact the agency if clarification is needed.