Roadway Maintenance Operator: Emergency & Snow Response

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

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an equipment operator for highway maintenance and emergency roadwork. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring site safety in work zones as per MUTCD guidelines.

You will need to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and adhere to safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for successful project completion and incident response.

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.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal and accident clean-up.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

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. 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

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation basics

MUTCD knowledge

CDL eligibility

Job description

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an equipment operator for highway maintenance and emergency roadwork. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring site safety in work zones as per MUTCD guidelines.

You will need to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and adhere to safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for successful project completion and incident response.