Highway Maintenance Operator: Emergency & Snow Response

Commonwealth of VA Careers; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance and emergency operations. You will operate light to heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist in traffic control to keep roads safe and open.

Candidates must read plans, follow instructions, and obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months. Work is performed in a team, under MUTCD standards, with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for snow/ice removal; clear roadways and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations: Operate light to heavy highway equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Job Safety: Implement worksite protection, follow safety rules, and use PPE.

Skills

Communication

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading plans/instructions

Teamwork

MUTCD knowledge

Traffic control

Hand and power tools

Heavy manual labor

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance and emergency operations. You will operate light to heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist in traffic control to keep roads safe and open.

Candidates must read plans, follow instructions, and obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months. Work is performed in a team, under MUTCD standards, with safety at the forefront.