Roadway Maintenance Operator: Emergency & Equipment

Virginia Department of Transportation; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a mix of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency roadway operations as an essential employee and duties such as snow/ice removal, traffic control, and equipment upkeep.

Candidates must be able to operate light to heavy highway equipment, follow safety protocols, and read plans. A CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months.

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 tasks.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Job Safety: Apply safety rules, wear PPE, and follow regulations (OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD).
• Manual Labor: Work as part of crew to complete projects and perform maintenance tasks.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform maintenance, repairs, and pre-trip inspections.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices in work zones as per MUTCD.

Skills

Communication

CDL

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading plans

Tools

Hand and power tools

Light/medium/heavy equipment operation

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a mix of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency roadway operations as an essential employee and duties such as snow/ice removal, traffic control, and equipment upkeep.

Candidates must be able to operate light to heavy highway equipment, follow safety protocols, and read plans. A CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months.