Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Windsor (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist in emergency roadway operations. You will handle snow removal, traffic control, and work zone safety as essential tasks. A CDL and DOT medical card may be required within 11 months of hire.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to MUTCD standards, and proper use of hand and power tools during maintenance and repair of roadways and equipment.

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 light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction tasks.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones using MUTCD.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Work zone safety

Reading plans/instructions

Heavy manual labor

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Highway equipment

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate and maintain highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist in emergency roadway operations. You will handle snow removal, traffic control, and work zone safety as essential tasks. A CDL and DOT medical card may be required within 11 months of hire.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to MUTCD standards, and proper use of hand and power tools during maintenance and repair of roadways and equipment.