Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep and snow removal. This full-time role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

You will need to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and follow all DOT/VDOT safety rules during operations. The position involves reading plans, maintaining records, and working within MUTCD guidelines as part of a crew.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able 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.

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.
• 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.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Tool operation

Traffic control

Education

Maintenance training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep and snow removal. This full-time role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

You will need to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and follow all DOT/VDOT safety rules during operations. The position involves reading plans, maintaining records, and working within MUTCD guidelines as part of a crew.