CDL Emergency Snow Operator – Storm Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Farmville, VA is seeking personnel to perform standby and call-in seasonal work for storm preparation and snow removal. You will assist in emergency operations, operate medium and heavy equipment, perform manual labor and equipment maintenance to keep roadways safe.

Qualifications include a CDL and DOT medical card, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work day or night shifts. Expect 12‑hour shifts during emergencies and hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front‑end loaders, motor graders.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces.
• Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, and blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather events.

Skills

CDL

Heavy equipment operation

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Farmville, VA is seeking personnel to perform standby and call-in seasonal work for storm preparation and snow removal. You will assist in emergency operations, operate medium and heavy equipment, perform manual labor and equipment maintenance to keep roadways safe.

Qualifications include a CDL and DOT medical card, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work day or night shifts. Expect 12‑hour shifts during emergencies and hazardous conditions.