Roadway Maintenance Operator - Emergency & Snow Response

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a dependable equipment operator for roadway maintenance with a strong safety focus. This full-time role supports emergency operations, snow removal, and routine maintenance of highway assets.

Candidates should be capable of heavy manual labor, reading plans, and obtaining a CDL/DOT medical card within 11 months. The position offers stable hours and opportunities to contribute to public safety and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and maintain.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and plans.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for snow and ice removal and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain highway equipment for maintenance and repair.
• Job Safety: Apply safety rules, wear PPE, and follow OSHA/VOSHA regulations.
• Manual Labor: Work as part of the crew to complete projects and perform maintenance.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform repairs and pre-trip inspections.
• Traffic control: Install and remove traffic control devices per MUTCD.

Skills

CDL

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Reading plans

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

MUTCD knowledge

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a dependable equipment operator for roadway maintenance with a strong safety focus. This full-time role supports emergency operations, snow removal, and routine maintenance of highway assets.

Candidates should be capable of heavy manual labor, reading plans, and obtaining a CDL/DOT medical card within 11 months. The position offers stable hours and opportunities to contribute to public safety and infrastructure.