Roadway Maintenance & Equipment Operator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Full-Time Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance in Virginia. You will operate light to heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and aid in snow removal and emergency responses.

The role emphasizes safety, MUTCD compliance, and teamwork to protect workers and the traveling public. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, read plans, and obtain a CDL/DOT medical card within 11 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance.
• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty highway equipment.
• 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 tasks.
• Job Safety: Follow safety rules, wear PPE, and apply MUTCD for detours and work zones.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading and following instructions

Equipment operation

MUTCD knowledge

Tools

Hand and power tools

CDL (commercial driver’s license)

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Full-Time Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance in Virginia. You will operate light to heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and aid in snow removal and emergency responses.

The role emphasizes safety, MUTCD compliance, and teamwork to protect workers and the traveling public. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, read plans, and obtain a CDL/DOT medical card within 11 months.