Snow Removal Equipment Operator – Emergency Operations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel to stand-by for call-in work to support storm preparation and snow removal activities. You will participate in emergency operations to clear roadways, apply abrasives, and perform heavy manual labor such as plowing and debris removal.

The role requires the ability to operate loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors, and the capacity to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Must be able to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Safety shoes required for all duties.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces.
• Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, blades, and debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations and clearing roadways.

Skills

Operate equipment

Follow instructions

Drivers license

Safety shoes required

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking personnel to stand-by for call-in work to support storm preparation and snow removal activities. You will participate in emergency operations to clear roadways, apply abrasives, and perform heavy manual labor such as plowing and debris removal.

The role requires the ability to operate loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors, and the capacity to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.