20406 - Operator SB

Virginia Department of Transportation; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled bridge maintenance worker to repair, maintain and replace structures in line with safety standards and VDOT procedures. You will perform carpentry, welding and concrete finishing, install or remove structural components, and operate light to medium equipment on highway projects.

You must be able to work in challenging conditions, read and follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Safety shoes required.
• Experience in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
• Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures per VDOT standards.
• Perform carpentry, welding and concrete finishing tasks.
• Operate light to medium-duty highway equipment.
• Place temporary structures during emergency operations and assist with detours and traffic control.
• Apply in-stream and environmental protection measures during work.
• Maintain safe worksite and follow OSHA/VDOT safety regulations.

Skills

CDL

Welding

Carpentry

Concrete finishing

Heavy manual labor

Mathematical calculations

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction-related training

Tools

Light/medium-duty equipment operation

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Description

To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards.

How You Will Contribute

• Construction Operations: Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding and concrete finishing. Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures.
• Emergency Operations: Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• Environmental Protection: Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
• Equipment Operation: Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Transport personnel, equipment and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water and under other adverse conditions.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing.
• Skill in fabricating steel components and welding.
• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic and under other adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Experience fabricating or welding steel components.
• Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.
• Experience in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement and finishing.
• Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.
• Flagger
• Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen