Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers for roadway maintenance, emphasizing equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. The role includes responding to emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, read plans, and ensure safety in work zones. CDL eligibility and DOT medical card within 11 months are required, with compliance to applicable policies.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in oral and written form.
• 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 operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist with road maintenance tasks and emergency roadway operations as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow oral and written instructions

Read and interpret plans

Teamwork

Safety awareness

MUTCD knowledge

DOT/VDOT policies

Heavy manual labor

CDL readiness

Tools

Hand and power tools

Maintenance equipment operation

Traffic control devices knowledge

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers for roadway maintenance, emphasizing equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. The role includes responding to emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, read plans, and ensure safety in work zones. CDL eligibility and DOT medical card within 11 months are required, with compliance to applicable policies.