Transportation Worker Equipment Operator - Ohio Job Moundsville area,West Virginia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator - Ohio Co.

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” This position will report to Dis-Force/Heavy Maintenance Headquarters in Ohio County. The Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator works with a specialized crew utilizing heavy motorized equipment to complete projects district wide. Will install large piping, piling beams, lagging on piling jobs, slip repair and maintenance. Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in the area of assignment within heavy maintenance.

Concrete fabrication and forming of structures and retaining walls. This work may involve operating machinery by hand that involves a great degree of strenuous activity. Operating heavy machinery in extreme conditions may be included in this level. Position could be required to lift up to 75 pounds or more. 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 Driver’s License (CDL).
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 valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738
Not eligible for Tier 4.

Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” This position will report to Dis-Force/Heavy Maintenance Headquarters in Ohio County. The Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator works with a specialized crew utilizing heavy motorized equipment to complete projects district wide. Will install large piping, piling beams, lagging on piling jobs, slip repair and maintenance. Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in the area of assignment within heavy maintenance.

Concrete fabrication and forming of structures and retaining walls. This work may involve operating machinery by hand that involves a great degree of strenuous activity. Operating heavy machinery in extreme conditions may be included in this level. Position could be required to lift up to 75 pounds or more. 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 Driver’s License (CDL).
The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,0 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 valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738
Not eligible for Tier 4.

Examples of Work

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…