JOB
This position is posted for the District 4, Monongalia County Hiring Event to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 8:00am – 6:00pm at: Monongalia County Headquarters 1510 Grafton Rd. Morgantown, WV 26508 *INTERESTED CANDIDATES NEED TO APPLY AND THEN ATTEND THE HIRING EVENT TO BE INTERVIEWED ON SITE. When attending the hiring event, please bring the following: - Username and password for your application account - Cell phone / access to a cell phone - An active current email is required (have the email login information) - We encourage to bring a resume and/or previous work experience - A valid driver's licenseThe Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator, under general supervision, will be performing entry level functions, working in the construction and maintenance of highways. Duties include: Driving a light truck or vehicle during regular operation as well as during snow removal and ice control (SRIC). Operating various equipment such as a fork truck, end loader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, brush chipper, as well as various hand tools. May fill in answering telephone and radio calls during SRIC. May be responsible for transporting materials or fuel to equipment. Providing traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required. The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment to obtain commercial driver's license (CDL). Progress through the apprenticeship program as well as the opportunity for advancement to a higher classification is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator and Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.Pay Grade: 10HBase Hourly Rate: $14.0970
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator• In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License will be required within 6 months of employment• Operate a light truck or vehicle• Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks• May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Bruch Chipper• Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment• Plow snow using a light truck• Perform minor maintenance on fleet of equipment and vehicles• Transport fuel to equipment• Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control• Flags traffic at construction sites•Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. • a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • No formal education required.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.