Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT is seeking workers to perform a mix of equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway upkeep. You will participate in emergency roadway operations as an essential employee and support snow removal, debris clearing, and traffic control.

You should be able to read plans, follow instructions, maintain safety standards, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card, and work as part of a crew using hand and power tools to complete projects on time.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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 the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

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. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• 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. Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc.

Skills

Effective communication

CDL and DOT medical card

Reading instructions & plans

Equipment operation knowledge

Safety awareness

Heavy manual labor

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

VDOT is seeking workers to perform a mix of equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway upkeep. You will participate in emergency roadway operations as an essential employee and support snow removal, debris clearing, and traffic control.

You should be able to read plans, follow instructions, maintain safety standards, obtain a CDL and DOT medical card, and work as part of a crew using hand and power tools to complete projects on time.