Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Spotsylvania Courthouse (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a workforce member to perform skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to maintain Virginia roadways.

The role emphasizes operating light to heavy highway equipment, following safety procedures, and supporting maintenance and construction projects as directed. A valid driver's license is typically required; substantial physical effort is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in operating and maintaining light and medium highway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Emergency operations: Operate and maintain highway equipment for maintenance and construction.
• Safety: Follow safety rules, wear PPE, and apply regulations (OSHA, VOSHA).
• Manual labor: Work as part of the crew to complete projects.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Preventative maintenance: Perform maintenance, repairs, and pre-trip inspections.

Skills

Highway equipment knowledge

Hand-held/power tools operation

Light/medium equipment operation

Read and follow instructions

Heavy manual labor

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a workforce member to perform skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to maintain Virginia roadways.

The role emphasizes operating light to heavy highway equipment, following safety procedures, and supporting maintenance and construction projects as directed. A valid driver's license is typically required; substantial physical effort is expected.