Roadway Maintenance Operator — Emergency & Snow Response

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel for roadway maintenance and emergency operations in Virginia. You will operate a range of highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support snow and ice removal while providing traffic control as an essential employee.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD), and ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months. A commitment to manual labor and teamwork is essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Emergency operations: operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment.
• Emergency operations: prepare equipment for snow removal and other emergencies; provide traffic control.
• Operate equipment to perform roadway maintenance and construction tasks.
• Maintain safety by following OSHA/VOSHA rules and MUTCD guidelines for detours and work zones.
• Participate in routine maintenance and provide repairs as needed.

Skills

Emergency operations

Equipment operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Reading plans

Tools handling

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel for roadway maintenance and emergency operations in Virginia. You will operate a range of highway equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support snow and ice removal while providing traffic control as an essential employee.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD), and ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months. A commitment to manual labor and teamwork is essential.