Emergency CDL Equipment Operator — Snow and Storm Response

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator for snow removal and emergency road‑maintenance tasks. The role requires CDL, DOT medical card, and ability to perform heavy manual labor during day or night shifts.

You will operate a range of heavy equipment and participate in standby storm response. Work includes stand-by calls for storms, preventative maintenance on equipment, and debris removal as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL and DOT medical card required and ability to maintain thereafter.
• Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces.
• Stand-by for call-in seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities.
• Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow blades, and debris removal.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather.
• Perform duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

CDL

DOT Medical

Heavy Equipment

12-hour Shifts

Physical Labor

Valid DL

Safety Shoes

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator for snow removal and emergency road‑maintenance tasks. The role requires CDL, DOT medical card, and ability to perform heavy manual labor during day or night shifts.

You will operate a range of heavy equipment and participate in standby storm response. Work includes stand-by calls for storms, preventative maintenance on equipment, and debris removal as needed.