Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator (Emergency & Snow)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk seeks a skilled equipment operator for highway maintenance. The role combines operating light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment with preventive maintenance and manual labor to support roadway construction and repair.

Emergency operations include snow removal, traffic control and detour management. You must obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and adhere to safety regulations for work zones.

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.
• 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.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc.

Skills

Communication

Reading/Following plans

Teamwork

Manual labor

Safety awareness

DL/ CDL readiness

Education

CDL & DOT medical card

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk seeks a skilled equipment operator for highway maintenance. The role combines operating light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment with preventive maintenance and manual labor to support roadway construction and repair.

Emergency operations include snow removal, traffic control and detour management. You must obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and adhere to safety regulations for work zones.