23295 - Operator SB

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking skilled workers to repair, maintain, and replace bridges and structures in accordance with VDOT standards. The role includes carpentry, welding, concrete finishing, and operating light to medium equipment, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will perform emergency bridge operations, environmental protection, and regular preventative maintenance while collaborating with a crew to deliver projects on time and within safety

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, welding and concrete finishing; remove or install structural components.
• Place temporary bridges and manage emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, debris, and provide traffic control.
• Apply environmental protection measures during all maintenance and construction activities.
• Operate light and medium‑duty highway equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain safety at the worksite; follow OSHA, VOSHA and MUTCD guidelines; ensure PPE is used.
• Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and perform manual labor.
• Perform preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections on equipment and tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Concrete finishing

Welding

Fabrication

Equipment operation

Hand and power tools

Math calculations

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hiring Range: $43690.00 to $70996.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Description for Candidates:

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.

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.