Roadway Equipment Operator & Maintenance Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfield (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a range of roadway tasks, including operating light to heavy equipment, manual labor, and preventive maintenance. The role involves emergency response for snow removal, accidents, and detours, with strict adherence to MUTCD work zone practices.

The position requires ability to communicate effectively, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, and follow safety rules and procedures.

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.
• Must be able 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.
• 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.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Skills

Oral and written communication

CDL and DOT medical card

Heavy manual labor

Reading and following instructions

Safety awareness

Knowledge of highway maintenance

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a range of roadway tasks, including operating light to heavy equipment, manual labor, and preventive maintenance. The role involves emergency response for snow removal, accidents, and detours, with strict adherence to MUTCD work zone practices.

The position requires ability to communicate effectively, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, and follow safety rules and procedures.