Roadway Maintenance Operator: Emergency & Snow Response

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

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking crew members for roadway maintenance, emergency operations, and equipment operation. The role involves operating light to heavy-duty highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting snow removal and incident response.

Applicants should be able to read and follow complex instructions, wear proper PPE, and adhere to MUTCD guidelines. CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months are required, with safety-focused duties across teams.

Qualifications

• Must able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months 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. 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.
• 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. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand & power tools

Light/medium/heavy equipment

Traffic control devices

MUTCD knowledge

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking crew members for roadway maintenance, emergency operations, and equipment operation. The role involves operating light to heavy-duty highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting snow removal and incident response.

Applicants should be able to read and follow complex instructions, wear proper PPE, and adhere to MUTCD guidelines. CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months are required, with safety-focused duties across teams.