Emergency Roadway Operator (Non-CDL) - Snow Shifts

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

Job summary

VDOT seeks workers to support emergency operations and snow removal during severe weather. This position is a standby for call-in work to supplement storm preparation and road clearing efforts.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, applying abrasives, and performing heavy manual labor such as plowing, debris removal, and tire chains. Day and night shifts, including 12-hour shifts outdoors, may be required.

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.

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 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.
• Ability to operate equipment such as loaders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Skid Steer

Tractors

Job description

VDOT seeks workers to support emergency operations and snow removal during severe weather. This position is a standby for call-in work to supplement storm preparation and road clearing efforts.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, applying abrasives, and performing heavy manual labor such as plowing, debris removal, and tire chains. Day and night shifts, including 12-hour shifts outdoors, may be required.