Emergency Snow & Roadway Ops Operator (Non-CDL)

Virginia Department of Transportation; Rockbridge Baths (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes provided

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking standby workers to support storm preparation and snow removal operations. You will be called in as needed to help clear roadways and apply abrasives.

The job requires heavy manual labor, ability to operate loaders, backhoes, skid steers or tractors, and performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment. Day or night shifts and 12-hour schedules may be necessary.

Qualifications

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

Operate heavy equipment

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking standby workers to support storm preparation and snow removal operations. You will be called in as needed to help clear roadways and apply abrasives.

The job requires heavy manual labor, ability to operate loaders, backhoes, skid steers or tractors, and performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment. Day or night shifts and 12-hour schedules may be necessary.