Roadway Maintenance Operator — CDL Required

Virginia Department of Transportation; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a team-oriented worker for roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and preventive maintenance tasks. The role requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor and to follow plans and safety standards.

CDL readiness and DOT paperwork compliance are essential for continued employment. Applicants should be able to work safely with hand and power tools and operate light, medium, and heavy equipment used in highway maintenance.

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. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• 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

• Operate and maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance related to roadway maintenance.
• Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.
• Follow plans and specifications and complete accurate work documentation.

Skills

Communication

Read plans & sketches

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Documentation

Oral & written instructions

Tools

Hand and power tools

Light/medium/heavy equipment

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a team-oriented worker for roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and preventive maintenance tasks. The role requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor and to follow plans and safety standards.

CDL readiness and DOT paperwork compliance are essential for continued employment. Applicants should be able to work safely with hand and power tools and operate light, medium, and heavy equipment used in highway maintenance.