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Full-Time
Supervisor SB
Posted on 9/30/2025
Deadline 10/14/25
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA
In Person
Category
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (2) |
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Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to complete reports and maintain records.
- Ability to obtain valid 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 perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
- Ability to provide technical direction, guidance, and training to a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and manual laborers.
- Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
- Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water and under other adverse conditions.
- Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
- Knowledge of basic inventory practices and procedures
- Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
- Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and programs applicable to highway and bridge maintenance work, equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of structure and bridge construction and maintenance methods, procedures, practices and equipment.
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures and ability to manage individual and team performance successfully.
- Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing.
- Skill in fabricating steel components and welding.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for bridge maintenance and repair.
- Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, etc.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a work crew in the repair, maintenance and replacement of bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures and equipment operational standards.
- Establish daily work goals, monitor performance, provide on-going coaching, and document and evaluate work accomplishments.
- Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding and concrete finishing. Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures.
- Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. 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.
- Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
- Perform a full range of bridge maintenance activities and tasks including equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. Apply skill and specialized knowledge of equipment operation and bridge maintenance techniques, materials and specifications to perform tasks. Ensure safe and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment and tools.
- Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA/VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members on proper safety methods. Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe work environment.
- Assist Bridge Superintendent in developing and planning work schedules to obtain needed tools, equipment, materials and other resources needed to achieve work objectives. Assign daily work tasks to crew and monitor work performed to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. Monitor, inspect and document contractor performance to ensure contract compliance. Serve as back-up for Superintendent and represent the work area in meetings. Perform supervisory duties during emergency operations.
- Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Transport personnel, equipment and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
- Perform technical and administrative duties to facilitate and support efficient operations. Investigate, review and respond to complaints and update AMS. Assist with review and determination of repair and maintenance needs. Complete daily work reports including time, materials, and equipment, work performed and other administrative reports and correspondence as needed.
- Take proactive steps to ensure crew has the skills and abilities to meet business needs. Monitor crew performance to evaluate skill levels and identify opportunities for training and development. Conduct on-the-job training and recommend and coordinate additional training with superintendent. Provide on-going constructive feedback to crew members. Model proper methods, techniques, and safety practices for all aspects of the job at all times.
Desired Qualifications
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Construction, or related field desired.
- Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
- DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN).
- Experience in carpentry, concrete placement and finishing, and steel component fabrication. Experience leading, supervising and training.
- Experience in inventory management.
- Experience in the maintenance or construction of bridges and structures.
- Experience leading, supervising and training others.
- Experience supervising others and evaluating performance.
- Flagger.
- Valid Commercial Drivers license.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
SWVA Media
Dec 5th, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
WAVY-TV
Nov 22nd, 2023
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.
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