Highway Technician in Heavy Equipment - WV Parkways Authority - Raleigh Co.
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Raleigh County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
NC-2708
Department
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
RALEIGH
Civil Service Type:
Non-Covered - This Position is Not Covered OR Classified Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
Email resumes to: wvpacareers@wvturnpike.com
Please attach any license, degrees, or certifications with your resume in your email.
HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN IN HEAVY EQUIPMENT - WV PARKWAYS AUTHORITY
Job Location: Beckley, WV
Salary Range: $17.4480 - $25.3530 per hour, based on experience in field; Hourly wage and eligible for overtime
Essential Functions of the Job
It is the duty and responsibility of this employee to participate, accept and cooperate in on the job training in the operation of all roadway maintenance activities and sectional equipment.
Shall be responsible for the skillful operation of all sectional equipment.
Shall be responsible for skilled operation of assigned special equipment.
Shall be responsible for the training of crew members in roadway maintenance and equipment use.
Shall be responsible for the completion of all maintenance activities assigned to said employee.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate.
Ability to accept, plan, direct and coordinate the work of Apprentices and other Maintenance Technicians.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to withstand and work in adverse weather conditions.
Equipment
Shall be an accomplished operator of all sectional equipment.
Maintenance Technician Equipment List
2 .Pickup and Crew Cab trucks
3 .Tandem truck (automatic)
4 .End loader
6 .Chainsaw
Plow/Spreader
Flashing arrow
Message board
10 .Air compressor
11 .Water pumps (volume/pressure)
12 .Router
Concrete mixer
Tamper (wacker)
15 .Breaking hammer (Jack Hammer)
Air drill
Welder
Generator
Seeding equipment
Crack sealer
21 .Brush chipper
23 .Concrete saw
Tandem Truck
Motor Grader (small)
Trailer (Tag-a-long)
Skid Steer (track wheeled)
Minimum Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a background check
Must have Class A CDLs
Shall be accomplished operator of all section equipment
Other Information
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.
Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov