Roadway Maintenance Operator - Emergency & Snow Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Coeburn (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT in Virginia is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to operate light to heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out manual labor for roadway upkeep. This role includes emergency snow removal, traffic control, and adherence to safety regulations.

You will work as part of a crew, following MUTCD guidelines and ensuring safe, efficient roadways. A CDL and DOT medical card are required within 11 months, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• 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: Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Tools

CDL license

DOT medical card

Job description

VDOT in Virginia is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to operate light to heavy highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out manual labor for roadway upkeep. This role includes emergency snow removal, traffic control, and adherence to safety regulations.

You will work as part of a crew, following MUTCD guidelines and ensuring safe, efficient roadways. A CDL and DOT medical card are required within 11 months, with opportunities for training and advancement.