Roadway Maintenance Operator - Emergency Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and follow detailed plans and safety procedures. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication as essential to completing daily tasks on roadways.

Emergency roadway operations are required as an essential employee, with opportunities to develop a broad skill set in equipment handling and work zone safety.

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

• Operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Follow plans, sketches, and work orders to complete tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Read plans & specs

Safety compliance

Manual labor endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL & DOT medical card

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment operation (light/med/heavy)

MUTCD knowledge

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and follow detailed plans and safety procedures. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication as essential to completing daily tasks on roadways.

Emergency roadway operations are required as an essential employee, with opportunities to develop a broad skill set in equipment handling and work zone safety.