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The West Virginia Department of Transportation is hiring for many career types and has summer co-op opportunities as well. Natalie Holcomb, Career Services Manager, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the steps you can take in planning a career with WVDOT --- applying may be easier than you think!

From basic transportation to the best of summer fun, bicycles are everywhere. West Virginia Division of Highways works to make our projects more bicycle friendly, Mike Dodd joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to recognize National Bike Month and ask that drivers Share the Road.

While patching a pothole on a January night, Randall Randolph was severely injured in a West Virginia work zone crash. Randall joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share his story, and words of encouragement to WVDOT workers around the state.

Jason Pizatella, Executive Director of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia, joins us this week on WV on the DOT to share insight on the partnership between the contracting industry and WVDOT, the importance of safe work zones, and the busy construction season ahead.

From safe work zones to square pothole patches, the State Highway Engineer has a unique role in West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of HIghways. As Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., steps into the State Highway Engineer role he takes a moment to join us as this week's guest on WV on the DOT podcast.

Middle, high school and college students, parents, siblings, teachers, professors, contest volunteers.... this week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live at WVDOT's 24th Annual West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest. It's a family event and a WVDOT tradition, so share it with any teachers and students who may want to join us next year.

Each spring, the West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO brings together professionals from around West Virginia for a learning and networking opportunity. This week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live from WVDOT's work zone safety awareness booth at EXPO.

From the Wheeling Streetscape Project to Route 2, from gaining ground on road slips to milling and filling potholes, West Virginia Division of Highways it's a busy spring in the northern panhandle. Charles Swart, P.E., Engineering Director for WVDOH District 6 joins us this week on WV on the DOT to provide an update.

A Senator, a citizen, a technician studying how how asphalt binds together, an engineer, and the Mayor of a town may each have a question or part of an answer on the very same mile of road. Jonathan Schaffer, Executive Administrator of Government Relations in the Secretary of Transportation's office, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the effective flow of accurate informa...

As flood cleanup continues in the southern part of the state, Ryland Musick, P.E., District 10 Engineer, joins us as a guest on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about flood clean up efforts, and provide an update on area construction projects.

Randy Damron recently retired from his post as part of WVDOT's Public Relations Division leadership team and Event Director. From the AASHTO Transcomm Skills Award winning Wellsburg Bridge Opening Ceremony, to cutting a ribbon with a Shay 5 locomotive on Cass Scenic Railroad's Trout Run Bridge, to starting this podcast 237 weekly shows ago... Randy joins us as a guest this week to reminisce on a c...

In emergencies from the flooding in southern West Virginia this past weekend, to Amber Alerts, WVDOT's Traffic Engineering Division and its Traffic Management Center play a vital role in keeping the public and first responders informed. Ted Whitmore, P.E., Director of Traffic Engineering Division, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share information on keeping accurate information fl...

As winter continues, WVDOH crews in North Central West Virginia and around the state are using the days between snow storms to patch potholes. Earl Gaskins, District 4 Manager, joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share how they're keeping their spirits up and the work moving forward through the challenging winter months.

Snow, rain, melting snow, ice --- people, roads and mountains agree --- this stuff is difficult! Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., Chief Engineer of Special Programs/Acting Chief Engineer of District Operations, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about winter pothole patching and the impact of the spring thaw on the mountains above and below our roads.

Forty degree weather is welcome compared to zero, but both contribute to potholes on our West Virginia roads. Steven Holmes, Acting Maintenance Manager in WVDOH's District One, joins Jennifer and Rusty on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about how crews manage potholes through the winter to protect drivers and the other types of road work happening on warmer winter days.

Governor Morrisey recently named Todd Rumbaugh, P.E., as Secretary of Transportation. Todd joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk eastern Kanawha County, work zone safety and a look ahead.

We've seen a lot of snow plows this past week, but what's it like to be inside one? Brian Green and Zane Ryan join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share real life stories from behind the wheel of a snow plow. Also featured this week, as snow subsides we see new potholes left behind. Joe Pack explains how potholes form and what WVDOT is doing to fight potholes through the...

2025 is here, and as we reflect on the many successes of 2024, WV on the DOT podcast takes a look back at some of the many voices that made up our shows. All 230 episodes are available on transportation.wv.gov, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud; so if you want to learn more about your Department of Transportation, browse through and find a topic that interests you!

As WVDOT looks back at 2024, Secretary Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share the effort and heart of the 6,000 employees statewide who made the wins and successes possible.

West Virginia Department of Transportation is always working, and ready to respond should emergency needs arise, even on Christmas Day. This week's WV on the DOT podcast is dedicated to sharing the holiday season. We wish you the merriest Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.

The East River Mountain Tunnel provides safe passage under the mountain from Mercer County, West Virginia into Virginia and has done so for the past 50 years. Senator Swope, who worked on the tunnel, reminisces with Ryland Musick, P.E., WVDOH District 10 Engineer whose father worked on the tunnel, on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

The 31st Street Bridge, Second Creek Road Bridge, Market Street Bridge, Jennings Randolph Bridge; the Bridge Safety Inspection Program arms WVDOT with the information necessary to make proper decisions for the safety of the traveling public. Joe Pack and Stevie Johnson join Jennifer and Luke on this week's WV on the DOT podcast for an in-depth look, as the anniversary of the Silver Bridge tragedy...

On this week's WV on the DOT podcast with Randy and Jake, Doug Kirk, Chief Engineer of Environmental Compliance, shares stories about the Nitro-St. Albans I-64 project and Director Jack McNeely discusses the happenings at Governor's Highway Safety Program during the winter months.

At West Virginia Department of Transportation, we've had a year to be thankful for; with new roads, fresh pavement, interstate widening, tree canopy clearing, bridge projects --- roadwork all around the state. Join us for a Thanksgiving special WV on the DOT podcast.