22323 - Crew Leader Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled supervisor to oversee a crew performing roadway maintenance and equipment operation. The role includes leading work, ensuring safety, and coordinating traffic control for work zones across district operations.

The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, ability to train staff, and experience with CDL‑regulated equipment, as well as planning and reporting on maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform roadway maintenance activities and supervise crew.
• Provide leadership in traffic control and device management for work zones.
• Maintain safety, training, and record-keeping; ensure compliance with OSHA/VOSH rules.
• Coordinate and schedule crew, equipment, and materials to meet maintenance goals.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and project documentation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Planning and scheduling

CDL/operating CDL equipment

Traffic control knowledge

Inventory management

Data reporting

Job description

Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation. Serve as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways.

How You Will Contribute

• Communication: Effectively communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions. Respond with accurate and complete information to inquiries and requests. Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers. Provide customers with Information related to the status of their work requests as required. May require travel and work outside of the traditional district boundaries which may cause a temporary change to the work schedule.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, as well as accident clean-up. Provide traffic control. May supervise shift operations in emergencies.
• Emergency Operations: Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways. Support emergency operations including storm damage repairs, clearing roadways of snow, ice and debris, accident clean-up, and providing traffic control during and after normal working hours.
• Equipment Operation: Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques, materials, and specifications to perform more complex tasks. Perform and instruct crew in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. May demonstrate the hands‑on use, operation, maintenance, and small repair of equipment. Perform snow and ice removal and other emergency response activities. Complete pre‑trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
• Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods. Promote safety as a top priority, and continuously monitor work site to ensure safety procedures are followed. Maintain work sites to ensure safety of work crew, landowners, and the traveling public. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Leadership: Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs. Investigate and recommend solutions to operations and maintenance complaints. Estimate repair, construction and materials costs. Assist in ordering, storing and utilizing AHQ materials. Assist and advise crew on difficult and unusual problems when necessary.
• Leadership: Conduct on‑the‑job training and recommend additional training needs to Area Headquarters Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of work crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back‑up to Area Headquarters supervision and may represent the AHQ at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a leader or working member of the crew in order to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion. Complete assigned work as instructed in established time frames.
• Preventative Maintenance: Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance. Complete or oversee pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Provide Leadership in Traffic Control Devices: Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD. Receive and respond to work orders. Order and track inventory and maintain records.
• Provide Leadership in Traffic Control: Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, oversee and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD. Receive and respond to work orders. Order and track inventory and maintain records.
• Records Preparation and Management: Prepare and maintain program and project documentation. Assist in the preparation of budget reports, data and records. Assist in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitor expenditures and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Safety: Identify proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT Safety Regulations and Practices.
• Schedule and Perform Work: Schedule assignments received from supervisor according to dates or priority. Identify proper procedures and work assignments. Review work to ensure activities are performed correctly. Provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance.
• Supervision: Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes. Assign daily work and monitor work performed; provide onsite direction and guidance; complete daily work reports including time, equipment and materials. Participate in staff development activities to include on‑the‑job training, identify additional training needs, and provide input to staff performance evaluations. Work with others to provide new ideas and improvements. Perform an IMS analysis related to ordering road stock to determine the best quantity to order.
• Traffic Control: Provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone.
• Vehicle and Equipment Operations and Preventive Maintenance: Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques. Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre‑trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
• Worker Productivity: Document and report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and material usage. Monitor contractor performance; review and approve documentation associated with work activities.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to compile and analyze data; complete reports and records, requiring business, English and math skills.
• Ability to compile data, prepare reports and maintain records.
• 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 and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to provide on‑site direction and technical guidance.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi‑skilled and manual laborers.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches and technical documents.
• Ability to track daily accomplishments, prepare written reports and documents.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of hand‑held and power tools.
• Considerable skill in the operation of light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices with ability to supervise others to include performance management.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment. Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers and oversee their work.
• Skill in operating computers and navigating software applications.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency operations.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others.
• 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 and use hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
• Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
• Emergency operations experience to include snow‑removal, storm damage, and accident clean‑up.
• Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.
• Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and repair. Experience in work zone set‑up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations. Experience overseeing the work of others.
• Experience leading and training work crews.
• Experience preparing reports and keeping records.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Flagger
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements