Roadway Equipment Operator & Maintenance Tech

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Millboro Springs (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a qualified highway maintenance worker in Virginia to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, and traffic control in work zones, following MUTCD and VDOT safety rules.

Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, work as part of a crew, and maintain safety and equipment standards while delivering reliable roadside

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 (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• 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.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Work zone safety

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light/medium/heavy equipment

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a qualified highway maintenance worker in Virginia to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, and traffic control in work zones, following MUTCD and VDOT safety rules.

Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, work as part of a crew, and maintain safety and equipment standards while delivering reliable roadside