Highway Maintenance Operator: Emergency & Snow Response

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking applicants for positions in roadway maintenance and emergency operations. This full-time role involves operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with snow removal and debris clearance.

Strong safety awareness and the ability to follow written and oral instructions are essential. The position requires CDL eligibility within 11 months, DOT medical card maintenance, and ability to perform heavy manual

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. 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. Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

CDL compliance

Heavy manual labor

Read & follow instructions

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking applicants for positions in roadway maintenance and emergency operations. This full-time role involves operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with snow removal and debris clearance.

Strong safety awareness and the ability to follow written and oral instructions are essential. The position requires CDL eligibility within 11 months, DOT medical card maintenance, and ability to perform heavy manual