Emergency Snow Response CDL Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for seasonal, on-call duties related to winter storm response and snow removal. The role involves operating medium and heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and assisting with emergency operations during severe weather conditions.

Successful candidates will hold a CDL with a DOT medical card, be capable of lifting heavy loads, and work day or night shifts including during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Must possess CDL and DOT medical card and maintain thereafter.
• Safety shoes required.
• Experience operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and motor graders.

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, and 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

Heavy equipment operation

CDL

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Manual labor endurance

Tools

DOT medical card

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for seasonal, on-call duties related to winter storm response and snow removal. The role involves operating medium and heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and assisting with emergency operations during severe weather conditions.

Successful candidates will hold a CDL with a DOT medical card, be capable of lifting heavy loads, and work day or night shifts including during emergencies.