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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Greenbrier County

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$55,867 / year median in West Virginia

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB •Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service •The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will report to the District Equipment Shop. This position, under limited supervision, performs full-performance level skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all highway equipment. This person will often serve as a working shop leader. The selected applicant will be responsible for mentoring lower-level employees and mechanics. As an advanced-level mechanic, they will perform a major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, including repairs of hydraulic brake systems and troubleshooting the electrical system. Skill is needed for the fabrication of engines and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings. With appropriate certification and licenses, is responsible for driving the equipment after repairs to test its operation. Maintains records of work orders, inventory, and repairs completed. 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. 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 a Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment. Pay Grade 12H Tier 1 hourly rate: $22.7113 Not eligible for Tier 4.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Fabricates engine and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings. Performs major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and highway equipment. Performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on diesel-powered engines and components exclusive to diesel equipment. Performs repairs to a variety of hydraulic systems. Performs preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment. With appropriate welding certification, repairs highway maintenance vehicles and equipment using welding equipment. Maintains records of work orders, parts inventory, and repairs. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. In the area of assignment of a Mechanic, 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
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Mechanic Required Experience:
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
Mechanic 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.