H2666 - Laborer Wage

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center seeks a part-time position to perform skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor to maintain Virginia roadways. Responsibilities include snow/ice removal, traffic control, and safety compliance while following MUTCD standards.

Candidate must handle heavy labor, read instructions, and operate highway maintenance gear with a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Provide accident clean-up and traffic control during and after working hours.
• Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques and maintain workplace safety per regulations.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Read instructions

Highway maintenance equipment

Hand-held tools

Power tools

Valid driver's license

Tools

Light equipment operation

Medium equipment operation

Job description

Hiring Range: $15.91 to $25.85

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates

• 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.
• 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, 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct