Roadway Maintenance & Emergency Ops Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking candidates for full-time roadway maintenance and equipment operation roles with emergency response duties. You will perform maintenance, operate light to heavy highway equipment, and support snow and ice removal and traffic control in various weather conditions.

Applicants must be able to follow written and oral instructions, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, and work safely per MUTCD and OSHA/VOSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• Experience with heavy manual labor and operating highway equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance.
• Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations.
• Provide traffic control and follow MUTCD guidelines for detours and work zones.
• Maintain safety practices per OSHA/VOSHA and company policy.

Skills

Effective communication

Read instructions

Teamwork

Heavy manual labor

Tool operation

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

DOT medical card

OSHA/VOSHA safety training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Job description

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking candidates for full-time roadway maintenance and equipment operation roles with emergency response duties. You will perform maintenance, operate light to heavy highway equipment, and support snow and ice removal and traffic control in various weather conditions.

Applicants must be able to follow written and oral instructions, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, and work safely per MUTCD and OSHA/VOSHA guidelines.