H2666 - Laborer Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking skilled personnel to operate and maintain highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete manual labor tasks essential for keeping Virginia’s roadways safe and functional.

Responsibilities include emergency operations during snow removal, accident cleanup, and traffic control, as well as enforcing safety procedures and following MUTCD guidelines. A valid driver’s license is required to join our dedicated maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other emergency operations and manage roadways during incidents.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles or equipment.
• Identify workplace hazards and follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA).
• Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, and work zones; maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Oral & written instructions

Equipment knowledge

Hand tools

Light/medium equipment

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. Perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. Perform special duties as assigned.

How You Will Contribute

• Emergency Operations : Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris and provide accident clean-up and traffic control during and after normal working hours.
• Job Safety : Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Job Safety: Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures (OSHA , VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Manual Labor : Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Preventative Maintenance : Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and manual labor. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance and manual labor. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Equipment Repair, Construction, Maintenance, or related field desired.
• Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.
• Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.
• Skill in equipment operation and performing preventive maintenance.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment screenings

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen