Emergency Snow & Roadway Operator (CDL)

Virginia Department of Transportation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Virginia is seeking workers to support storm response, snow removal, and related duties. This role stands by for call-ins and involves heavy manual labor and equipment operation.

You will help clear roadways, apply de-icers/abrasives, operate dump trucks and loaders, and maintain equipment. A valid CDL and DOT medical card are required, with the ability to work day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Must possess CDL and DOT medical card.
• Safety shoes required and maintained.
• Proven experience operating medium and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: assist in snow/ice clearance and use abrasives/chemicals.
• Manual Labor: install tire chains, plow blades, debris removal.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as needed.
• Preventative maintenance on equipment used in winter operations.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Operate heavy equipment

CDL license

DOT medical card

Driver's license

Safety shoes

Tools

Dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Motor graders

Backhoe

Skid steer

Tractors

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Virginia is seeking workers to support storm response, snow removal, and related duties. This role stands by for call-ins and involves heavy manual labor and equipment operation.

You will help clear roadways, apply de-icers/abrasives, operate dump trucks and loaders, and maintain equipment. A valid CDL and DOT medical card are required, with the ability to work day or night shifts.