Transportation Worker Equipment Operator - Mercer

Overview

Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Mercer County in Princeton, WV

This listing closes on 2/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer:

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Salary: $1,402.50 - $1,728.10 Biweekly

Location:

Princeton, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26DX
064A

Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision:
District 10

Opening Date: 01/29/2026

Closing Date: 2/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

• 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 such as changing tires, blades, or filters.
• Maintain equipment including cleaning, lubricating, and checking fluid levels.
• Flag, erect traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects; shovel materials, clean culverts, mow, and brush cut.
• May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather.
• May be assigned to 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 depends on hours completed, proficiency, training, and maintaining/obtaining a class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• In the area of Equipment Operator, a valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.

• Drive dump, flatbed, or tandem-axle trucks.
• Operate power vegetation equipment and attachments.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Operate heavy vehicles/GVWR 26,001 or greater.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and check fluid levels.
• Make minor mechanical repairs in the field such as changing tires, blades, or filters.
• Repair and construct various culvert types.
• Patch cement, pavement and bridge decks.
• Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.
• Clean equipment and workshop.
• Transport fuel to equipment.
• Some positions may require certification(s) after employment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of Equipment Operator, a valid class A or class B CDL is required.

• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods in building maintenance trades.
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment.
• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow repair procedures.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
: No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Equipment Operator: A valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required. No substitutions for Equipment Operator CDL requirement.

Pay Grade 11H
Hourly Rate: $17.5313

Other benefits include annual increments, 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, and retirement benefits through the Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Note:

Offices and contact details for WV Department of Transportation are listed as part of this job posting and are not job requirements.

The information in this posting is for general informational purposes and is subject to change. For the full terms and conditions, see the official posting on