Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief - Randolph Co.

About this role

• **Nature of Work** ------------------ **\*\*Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."** The West Virginia Division of Highways (District 8) is seeking a dependable, leadership-oriented professional to serve as a Transportation Worker 3 - Crew Chief, at our Pickens Sub-Station in Randolph County.
• This role oversees daily field operations, leading a dedicated crew in highway maintenance, roadway repairs, and traffic signage installation across the area.
• * 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).
• 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 Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief, the applicant is excluded from being placed within a U.S.
• Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
• * In the area of assignment of Crew Chief, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• * Tier 4 hourly rate: $26.7338 **Examples of Work** -------------------- * Leads a crew of transportation workers and participates in the maintenance and repair of highways.
• * May lead a crew of sign shop employees in the fabrication, location, installation, and repair of highway signage.
• * Investigate citizen complaints on roads and inspect highways to determine needed repair work.
• * Assists in scheduling maintenance and repair projects.
• * Coordinates equipment and materials needed.
• * Assigns duties to crew members and leads crews in the completion of projects.
• * Completes all required reports concerning time and attendance, materials, equipment, and inspection of work.
• * Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• * In the area of assignment of Crew Chief, a valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• **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 ofassignment.
• * 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 ofgasoline 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 Qualifications** -------------------------- **\*\*Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications\*\*** TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.
• EXPERIENCE: * Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in roadway construction or roadway maintenance, or in bridge or structural steel construction comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
• * **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.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: * Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• **Other Information** --------------------- * Candidate Contact Name: Angela Broschart or Donna Haddix * Phone Number: 304-637-0220 * Email Address: angela.l.broschart@wv.gov

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