Roadway Maintenance Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a highway maintenance worker in Virginia for part-time or full-time roles. The position involves operating and maintaining highway equipment and performing preventive maintenance to support roadways. Emphasis on safety and adherence to MUTCD and safety regulations.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to perform heavy manual labor. The role offers varied duties across emergency operations and routine maintenance to keep Virginia roadways

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• 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 provide accident clean-up and traffic control during and after normal working hours.
• 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, preventative maintenance, and manual labor. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Job Safety: Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Read and follow instructions

Knowledge of highway maintenance

Hand-held and power tools

Light to heavy equipment operation

Valid driver's license

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a highway maintenance worker in Virginia for part-time or full-time roles. The position involves operating and maintaining highway equipment and performing preventive maintenance to support roadways. Emphasis on safety and adherence to MUTCD and safety regulations.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to perform heavy manual labor. The role offers varied duties across emergency operations and routine maintenance to keep Virginia roadways