Roadway Maintenance Operator & Emergency Response Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, and traffic control, with emphasis on safety and proper use of MUTCD standards.

The successful candidate will operate light to heavy‑duty highway equipment, perform pre‑trip inspections, and collaborate with the crew to complete projects while adhering

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 be able 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 related work tasks.
• 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.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• 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.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
• Complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Skills

Communication

CDL and DOT compliance

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Reading plans & sketches

Work zone safety (MUTCD)

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, and traffic control, with emphasis on safety and proper use of MUTCD standards.

The successful candidate will operate light to heavy‑duty highway equipment, perform pre‑trip inspections, and collaborate with the crew to complete projects while adhering