Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes operating light to heavy equipment, following plans, and handling emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, ability to read instructions, maintain records, and obtain a CDL with DOT medical card within 11 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• 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

• Operate equipment and perform maintenance tasks for roadway upkeep.
• Follow plans, specifications, and instructions and document work performed.
• Assist with emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Skills

Effective communication

Read/interpret plans

Teamwork

Safety knowledge (MUTCD)

Operate tools

Operate light/medium/heavy equipment

Heavy manual labor

Read/write instructions

Education

Maintenance/related field training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light/medium/heavy equipment maintenance

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes operating light to heavy equipment, following plans, and handling emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, ability to read instructions, maintain records, and obtain a CDL with DOT medical card within 11 months.