H9220 - Operator Maintenance Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation in Leesburg is seeking an hands-on Maintenance Worker to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks on roadways. This role includes emergency snow/ice response and traffic control duties.

You will operate light to heavy highway equipment, follow safety rules, inspect vehicles, and maintain work zones using MUTCD standards. CDL and DOT medical card are required; safety shoes are needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess CDL and DOT medical card and maintain compliance.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, work plans, and safety rules.
• Familiarity with MUTCD and work zone safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris; provide traffic control.
• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy highway equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Participate as a working crew member to complete projects.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones.
• Follow safety regulations and wear required PPE.

Skills

Reading plans

Written communication

Plan interpretation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Ability to follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

CDL and DOT medical card

Job description

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Perform special duties as assigned.

How you will contribute:

• Emergency Operations : Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations : Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Job Safety : Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and 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 to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Traffic Control Devices : Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic controls devices.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Construction, or related field desired.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Skilled in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.
• Skilled in roadway maintenance and construction.

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct