Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a mix of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to maintain roadways. Responsibilities include operating highway equipment, snow removal, and traffic control, with emphasis on safety and adherence to MUTCD standards.

Successful candidates will handle heavy manual work, read and follow instructions, and conduct routine maintenance and inspections on equipment, while complying with OSHA and VOSHA

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other emergency operations; provide accident clean-up and traffic control when required.
• Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques and wear appropriate PPE while following OSHA/VOSHA safety rules.
• Follow MUTCD guidelines for detours, lane closures and work zones; maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and tasks.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Read and follow instructions

Highway maintenance equipment know-how

Hand-held and power tools operation

Light/medium equipment operation

Valid driver’s license

Education

Training/experience in Equipment Repair or Maintenance

Tools

Hand-held tools

Power tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a mix of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to maintain roadways. Responsibilities include operating highway equipment, snow removal, and traffic control, with emphasis on safety and adherence to MUTCD standards.

Successful candidates will handle heavy manual work, read and follow instructions, and conduct routine maintenance and inspections on equipment, while complying with OSHA and VOSHA