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Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic – Various Counties in Princeton, WV

Employer: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Salary: $1,816.90 – $2,069.70 Biweekly

Location: Princeton, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26DX
079A

Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision: District 10

Opening Date: 03/10/2026

Closing Date: 3/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will report to the District Equipment Shop but will work out of Mercer and Raleigh counties. The incumbent performs journey‑level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related buildings and structures, and erecting and operating a drilling rig. May serve as a working shop leader. Operates a variety of heavy motorized maintenance equipment such as power graders, bulldozers, backhoes, boom mowers, track/rubber‑tired excavators, and semi‑trailers.

Transports equipment throughout the state to construction or maintenance sites, and makes major repairs to roads and bridges. Performs major overhauls of gasoline and diesel‑powered highway maintenance equipment. 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 Drivers 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 Mechanic, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

• 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.

• 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 of assignment.
• 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 of gasoline 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.

REQUIRED TRAINING/

EDUCATION:

No formal education…