Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia's VDOT role seeks a dedicated maintenance worker to operate light through heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and handle manual labor tasks on roadways. This essential position supports emergency operations including snow removal and debris clearance, while upholding safety standards and traffic control guidelines.

Responsibilities emphasize teamwork, following plans, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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; wear proper PPE; follow OSHA/VOSH rules.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones using MUTCD.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading plans

Oral and written instructions

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light/Medium/Heavy equipment

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia's VDOT role seeks a dedicated maintenance worker to operate light through heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and handle manual labor tasks on roadways. This essential position supports emergency operations including snow removal and debris clearance, while upholding safety standards and traffic control guidelines.

Responsibilities emphasize teamwork, following plans, and maintaining records.