Roadway Maintenance Operator – Emergency & Heavy Equipment

Virginia Department of Transportation; Swoope (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking personnel for roadway maintenance, emergency operations, and equipment handling. The role requires operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and complying with safety rules and MUTCD guidelines.

Applicants must obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, consent to pre-employment screenings, and work as part of a crew to complete assigned tasks while prioritizing safety.

Qualifications

• CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and kept current.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate basic highway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and work plans.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy highway equipment for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform emergency roadway operations including snow removal and debris clearance, with traffic control.
• Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices per the MUTCD in work zones.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Participate as a crew member to complete projects and enforce safety practices.

Skills

CDL

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Tools handling

Traffic control knowledge

Reading plans

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking personnel for roadway maintenance, emergency operations, and equipment handling. The role requires operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and complying with safety rules and MUTCD guidelines.

Applicants must obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, consent to pre-employment screenings, and work as part of a crew to complete assigned tasks while prioritizing safety.