Emergency Snow Removal Operator (CDL, 12h Shifts)

Virginia Department of Transportation; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking individuals for seasonal winter operational duties including snow and ice removal, and call-in standby for emergencies. You will operate a range of medium to heavy equipment and perform manual labor to maintain road safety during storms.

Responsibilities include applying abrasives, clearing roadways, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, with shifts that may include day or night work and 12-hour coverage during severe

Qualifications

• Perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter.
• Safety shoes required.
• Experience operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
• 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: Install tire chains, plow, blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather events.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Follow instructions

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking individuals for seasonal winter operational duties including snow and ice removal, and call-in standby for emergencies. You will operate a range of medium to heavy equipment and perform manual labor to maintain road safety during storms.

Responsibilities include applying abrasives, clearing roadways, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, with shifts that may include day or night work and 12-hour coverage during severe