E2473 - Operator Emergency CDL Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Stuart (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a part-time Transportation Equipment Operator to support snow removal and emergency operations in Virginia. Duties include operating dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and graders to clear roadways and treat surfaces.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work day or night shifts. A valid driver's license, CDL, and DOT medical card are mandatory, and safety shoes must be worn.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter.
• Safety shoes required.
• Experience operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and graders.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency snow removal and road treatment operations.
• Install tire chains, plow blades, and debris removal.
• Support storm preparation and standby for call-in events.
• Perform preventative maintenance on snow removal equipment.

Skills

Operate medium and heavy equipment

Valid Driver's License

CDL and DOT medical card

Day/night shifts

Job description

Hiring Range: $18.97 to $50.30

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates

• Perform special duties as assigned. Stand-by for “call in” seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities.
• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces. May also be called in to respond during other types of weather emergencies.
• 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.

What will make you successful

• Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work during the 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

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Emergency Operation, Snow Removal or related field desired.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Ability to perform snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, front end loader, etc.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, night, and/or day, when necessary.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct