Roadway Maintenance Operator & Equipment Specialist

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks an experienced technician for roadway maintenance and emergency operations. Responsibilities include operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and applying MUTCD standards for detours and work zones.

A valid CDL with endorsements and a DOT medical card within 11 months are required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to read plans and instructions.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Know highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools.
• Operate light, medium, and heavy duty highway maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform emergency roadway operations including snow removal, debris clearing and traffic control.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and routine preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Apply MUTCD guidelines for detours, lane closures and work zones; ensure safe, clean work areas and compliance with safety regulations.
• Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and meet objectives.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read plans and sketches

Work zone safety knowledge

Mutcd knowledge

Heavy manual labor

Education

CDL with endorsements

DOT medical card

Tools

Hand and power tools

Traffic control devices usage

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks an experienced technician for roadway maintenance and emergency operations. Responsibilities include operating light to heavy highway equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and applying MUTCD standards for detours and work zones.

A valid CDL with endorsements and a DOT medical card within 11 months are required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to read plans and instructions.