Roadway Maintenance Operator — Emergency & Snow Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Toms Brook (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT in Virginia seeks a highway maintenance worker to operate light through heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete manual tasks on roadways. You will support emergency snow removal, traffic control, and work zone safety, following MUTCD guidelines and safety rules.

A CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months is required, with pre-employment checks. Strong teamwork, ability to read plans, and solid tool handling skills are essential to maintain and repair highway

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

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction tasks.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergencies; clear roadways and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Job Safety: Protect work sites, identify hazards, wear PPE, and follow OSHA/VOSHA rules and MUTCD guidance.
• Manual Labor: Work with crew to complete projects using hand and power tools.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance and pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Traffic Control: Install and manage traffic control devices in work zones per MUTCD; track inventory and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

MUTCD knowledge

Work zone safety

Teamwork

Plan and instruction reading

CDL/DOT knowledge

Equipment operation

Manual labor capability

Tools

Hand and power tools

Light to heavy equipment

Traffic control devices

Job description

VDOT in Virginia seeks a highway maintenance worker to operate light through heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete manual tasks on roadways. You will support emergency snow removal, traffic control, and work zone safety, following MUTCD guidelines and safety rules.

A CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months is required, with pre-employment checks. Strong teamwork, ability to read plans, and solid tool handling skills are essential to maintain and repair highway