Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator — Emergency & Snow Ops

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a dedicated highway maintenance worker to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks essential to roadway upkeep. You will respond to emergency operations, manage snow removal, and enforce work zone safety per MUTCD, requiring good communication and the ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months.

Join a team focused on safe, efficient road maintenance, operate a range of equipment, and perform

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Must be able 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 and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• 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.
• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• 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., in assigned areas using the MUTCD. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Skills

Effective communication

CDL license

DOT medical card

Heavy manual labor

Read and follow plans

Tool operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a dedicated highway maintenance worker to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks essential to roadway upkeep. You will respond to emergency operations, manage snow removal, and enforce work zone safety per MUTCD, requiring good communication and the ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months.

Join a team focused on safe, efficient road maintenance, operate a range of equipment, and perform