Emergency Snow Ops Operator (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel for winter operations in Virginia. The role involves standing by for call-in work to supplement storm preparation and snow removal activities, including road clearance and applying abrasives.

Responsibilities include operating loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors; performing heavy manual labor; and conducting routine preventative maintenance on equipment to support emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Willingness to work 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

Heavy labor

Instruction reading

Emergency ops

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Skid steer

Tractor

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel for winter operations in Virginia. The role involves standing by for call-in work to supplement storm preparation and snow removal activities, including road clearance and applying abrasives.

Responsibilities include operating loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors; performing heavy manual labor; and conducting routine preventative maintenance on equipment to support emergency operations.