Storm Response Equipment Operator

Virginia Department of Transportation; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Hillsville, VA, is seeking personnel to support emergency snow removal operations and standby call-in duties during storms. The role involves assisting with road clearance, applying abrasives, and performing heavy manual work during winter conditions.

Responsibilities include operating loaders and other winter gear, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and adapting to day or night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate equipment used during snow removal operations.
• Ability to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Safety shoes required.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.
• Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations and clearing roadways.
• Perform duties as assigned: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Operate loaders

Operate backhoe

Operate skid steer

Valid driver’s license

Follow instructions

12-hour shifts

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Skid steer

Tractor

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Hillsville, VA, is seeking personnel to support emergency snow removal operations and standby call-in duties during storms. The role involves assisting with road clearance, applying abrasives, and performing heavy manual work during winter conditions.

Responsibilities include operating loaders and other winter gear, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and adapting to day or night shifts as needed.