H6107 - Laborer Wage

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia AG is seeking candidates for highway maintenance roles in Virginia. The job involves operating light to heavy highway equipment, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to support roadway safety and winter operations. A valid driver's license is required, and prior roadwork experience is preferred.

Positions may be full- or part-time; the stated range reflects hourly pay. You will join a team dedicated to keeping roadways safe and passable in all conditions, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Able to perform heavy manual labor.
• Able 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.
• Experience with roadway maintenance or construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 emergency operations.
• Job Safety: Demonstrate safe work practices and follow regulations (OSHA, VOSHA).
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and perform maintenance tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform repairs, replacements, and pre-trip inspections of equipment.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Reading instructions

Highway maintenance equipment

Hand-held and power tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Hiring Range: $17.33 to $28.17

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.
  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, 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