Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking capable crew members to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway maintenance and emergency operations. You will operate light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment, follow safety rules, wear PPE, and apply MUTCD for work zones.

Responsibilities include snow removal, traffic control, and maintaining records. A valid CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months, with safety regulations

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.
• 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 and wear proper PPE.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and maintenance tasks.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones using MUTCD.

Skills

Effective communication

CDL and medical card

Heavy manual labor

Read and follow instructions

Highway maintenance equipment

Safety procedures

Teamwork

MUTCD knowledge

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Related field education or training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking capable crew members to perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor for roadway maintenance and emergency operations. You will operate light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment, follow safety rules, wear PPE, and apply MUTCD for work zones.

Responsibilities include snow removal, traffic control, and maintaining records. A valid CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months, with safety regulations