E2516 - Operator Emergency Non CDL Wage

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking staff to stand by for call-in work to support storm preparation and snow removal activities. You will operate snow removal equipment and perform debris removal to keep roadways clear and safe.

Roles require the ability to work 12-hour shifts during emergencies and inclement weather, day or night, with safety shoes and a valid driver’s license. Training in emergency operations or snow removal is preferred.

Qualifications

• Heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Safety shoes required.
• 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 blades, and debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations and clearing roadways.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Follow oral and written instructions

Education

Emergency Operations/Snow Removal related training

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. The position is to stand-by for “call in” work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required.

How you will contribute

• 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, blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations and clearing roadways.

What will make you successful

• Ability to operate equipment such as loaders, 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 perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Ability to work during the day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Safety shoes required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Emergency Operations, snow removal or related field is desired.
• 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

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct