Equipment Operator - Class B CDL Required

govfirst; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GovFirst is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator in Hampton, VA. The role involves operating various highway maintenance equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting roadway activities. A valid Class B CDL is required along with a strong attention to safety and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, assisting in emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe roadway conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Proficiency in operating and performing basic maintenance on roadway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Support roadway maintenance activities including traffic flagging.

Skills

Operating maintenance equipment

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Highway maintenance equipment

Job description

Equipment Operator - Class B CDL Required

Hampton, United States | Posted on 06/19/2026

GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance operations in Hampton, VA. This position is responsible for operating a variety of highway maintenance equipment, performing preventive maintenance inspections, supporting roadway maintenance activities, and assisting with emergency response operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway maintenance equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, motor graders, tractors, bush hogs, and similar equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment remains in safe operating condition.
• Support roadway maintenance activities including traffic flagging, work zone setup, traffic control operations, brush cutting, ditch maintenance, debris removal, pothole patching, and roadway repairs.
• Assist with emergency roadway response operations during incidents, weather events, and other emergencies.
• Conduct heavy manual labor as required, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, company, and industry safety standards and procedures.
• Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members regarding work assignments and project status.
• Maintain assigned equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team when directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or project management.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Proficiency in operating and performing basic maintenance on roadway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.

Required Education & Credentials

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent experience, training, or military experience may be considered.

Required Licenses, Certifications & Screening

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required (minimum requirement).
• Valid DOT Medical Card required.
• Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within sixty (60) days of hire.

GovFirst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.