E8004 - Operator Emergency Non CDL Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Covington (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a prepared worker to assist with emergency operations during winter weather. The role focuses on snow and ice removal, applying abrasives, and debris clearing across roadways. You will perform heavy manual labor and operate equipment under supervision, with day or night shifts as needed.

Safety shoes are required and a valid driver's license is necessary. Pre-employment screenings apply, and the agency encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform 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.
• Manual Labor: Install tire chains, plow blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Maintain equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations.

Skills

Manual labor capability

Operate heavy equipment

Stamina for long shifts

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

Training/education in Emergency Operations or snow removal

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Skid steer

Tractor

Job description

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

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen