Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response Tech

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Capron (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks skilled operators for roadway maintenance in Virginia. The role involves operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and executing emergency snow and debris cleanup. Strong safety discipline and ability to read plans are essential.

You will work in a team to maintain roadways, manage traffic control devices, and ensure compliance with OSHA/VOSHA and MUTCD standards. CDL with endorsements is required within 11 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in writing and speaking.
• Able to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor.
• Able 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. Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• 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.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
• 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. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Skills

Effective communication

CDL with endorsements

Heavy manual labor

Read instructions

Maintenance equipment knowledge

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Education

CDL with endorsements

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Highway equipment

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks skilled operators for roadway maintenance in Virginia. The role involves operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and executing emergency snow and debris cleanup. Strong safety discipline and ability to read plans are essential.

You will work in a team to maintain roadways, manage traffic control devices, and ensure compliance with OSHA/VOSHA and MUTCD standards. CDL with endorsements is required within 11 months of hire.