Roadway Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a part-time Equipment Operator for highway maintenance with Emergency Operations duties. You will operate light to heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist on snow, ice, and debris removal while following safety rules.

You will work as a crew member, perform manual labor, and ensure roadways are safe. Valid driver's license required; training and safety compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to 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

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• 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 hours.
• Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques and maintain safety by following OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD and other regulations.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and manual labor; complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles or equipment operated.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Read and follow instructions

Equipment knowledge

Hand-held tools

Power tools

Light equipment operation

Medium equipment operation

Tools

Hand-held tools

Power tools

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a part-time Equipment Operator for highway maintenance with Emergency Operations duties. You will operate light to heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist on snow, ice, and debris removal while following safety rules.

You will work as a crew member, perform manual labor, and ensure roadways are safe. Valid driver's license required; training and safety compliance emphasized.