Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response

Virginia AG; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in the United States is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in roadway projects. The role requires CDL with endorsements and DOT medical card, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position involves emergency operations, snow/ice removal, and traffic control, along with manual labor and use of hand/power tools.

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. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• 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.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Manual labor capability

Education

CDL with endorsements

DOT medical card within 11 months

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in the United States is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in roadway projects. The role requires CDL with endorsements and DOT medical card, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position involves emergency operations, snow/ice removal, and traffic control, along with manual labor and use of hand/power tools.