CDL Emergency Snow Removal Operator

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

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking workers to support snow and ice removal operations, assist in applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces, and stand-by for call-in seasonal duties.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, and backhoes during weather events, perform debris removal, and work 12-hour shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skilled in operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
• Valid Driver's License

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

Heavy manual labor

Operate medium and heavy equipment

Follow oral and written instructions

Tools

Dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Motor graders

Backhoe

Skid steer

Tractors

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking workers to support snow and ice removal operations, assist in applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces, and stand-by for call-in seasonal duties.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, and backhoes during weather events, perform debris removal, and work 12-hour shifts as needed.