Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response

Virginia AG; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia AG is seeking a workforce member for roadway maintenance in Virginia. The role focuses on operating light to heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting emergency snow, ice, and incident response.

You will help maintain safe work zones, follow MUTCD guidance, and ensure compliance with OSHA/VOSHA rules. Requirements include obtaining a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, strong communication, and the ability to perform heavy manual labor.

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. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• 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. Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Job Safety: Follow safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Manual Labor: Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc.

Skills

CDL required

DOT medical card

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

MUTCD knowledge

OSHA/VOSHA rules

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia AG is seeking a workforce member for roadway maintenance in Virginia. The role focuses on operating light to heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting emergency snow, ice, and incident response.

You will help maintain safe work zones, follow MUTCD guidance, and ensure compliance with OSHA/VOSHA rules. Requirements include obtaining a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, strong communication, and the ability to perform heavy manual labor.