Roadway Maintenance Operator - Snow & Emergency Response

Virginia Department of Transportation; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking skilled highway maintenance staff to perform a mix of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, traffic control, and safety compliance across assigned districts.

You will operate a range of equipment, follow MUTCD guidance, and maintain records while supporting team-based project objectives and road safety.

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. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• 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 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.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc.

Skills

Communication

Oral and written

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tool operation

Reading plans

Heavy manual labor

CDL eligible

Education

Maintenance/Vehicle Operations training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking skilled highway maintenance staff to perform a mix of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway upkeep. The role includes emergency operations, snow removal, traffic control, and safety compliance across assigned districts.

You will operate a range of equipment, follow MUTCD guidance, and maintain records while supporting team-based project objectives and road safety.