Highway Equipment Operator: Maintenance & Emergency

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT in Virginia seeks a hands-on maintenance technician to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep. This essential role supports emergency operations and snow removal, ensuring safe and clear roadways.

You will operate light to heavy highway equipment, follow safety rules, apply MUTCD guidance, and collaborate with crews to complete projects on time. Candidates should be physically capable and able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• 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 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. Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• 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 to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to read and follow directions

Tool operation

Equipment operation

Job description

VDOT in Virginia seeks a hands-on maintenance technician to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep. This essential role supports emergency operations and snow removal, ensuring safe and clear roadways.

You will operate light to heavy highway equipment, follow safety rules, apply MUTCD guidance, and collaborate with crews to complete projects on time. Candidates should be physically capable and able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11