Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator - Harrison ...

Salary: $1,816.90 - $2,069.70 Biweekly Location : Bridgeport, WV Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: DOT26D4052A Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation District/Subdivision: District 4 Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Nature of Work The Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator performs journey-level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related buildings and structures, and erecting and operating a drilling rig. May serve as a working shop leader. Operates a variety of heavy motorized maintenance equipment such as power graders, bulldozers, backhoes, boom mowers, track/rubber-tired excavators, and semi-trailers. Transports equipment throughout the state to construction or maintenance sites, and makes major repairs to roads and bridges. Performs major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered highway maintenance equipment. Performs advanced work in the operation of complex sign-making equipment or leads a crew in a district sign shop. Performs 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 Commercial Drivers License (CDL). However, a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief is excluded, and the applicant will not be placed within a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice. In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Pay Grade 12H Hourly Rate: $22.7113 Typical Duties and Responsibilities Transportation Worker 3 - Equipment Operator Operates a hydraulic crane. Utilizes heavy motorized equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level soil and aggregate. Utilizes heavy motorized equipment to grade surfaces, roll or compact soil and aggregate. Leads or trains lower-level equipment operators. Assists the Core Driller in positioning the drilling rig. Adds rods or augers to drill. Removes core samples from the core barrel. Assists in cleaning and maintenance of the drilling rig and related tools and equipment. Installs steel piling in pre-drilled holes. Cleans the drilling site of debris after drilling is completed. Sets and detonates explosive charges for earth removal. 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 License (CDL) is required. Skills and Knowledge • Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction. • Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, 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 basic blueprint reading. • Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices. • Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components. • Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment. • Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs. • Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools. • Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment. • Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment. • Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance. • Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. • Ability to climb high steel structures. • 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: Valid Class A or B CDL and four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, end loaders, dump trucks, drillers, etc. Equipment Operator Experience Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment. 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: Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. 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

Created: 2026-03-06