Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Traffic Controller
About the job
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to gather data and prepare reports.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment used on bridges, tunnels, and roadways.
- Knowledge of bridge and tunnel operations.
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies and regulations governing emergency and non-emergency traffic situations.
- Skill in providing good customer service.
- Skill in using computers and software applications.
- Valid driver's license.
- Perform regional operational functions, including traffic control, public safety, communications, removal of disabled vehicles, and enforcement of facility regulations.
- Coordinate and conduct facility communications via radio and telephone, responding to motorists and coworkers and providing clear, accurate information and directions.
- Maintain logs and reports as described in Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies.
- Provide traffic control by operating and monitoring TMS systems, including CCTV monitors, CO analyzers, haze detectors, fire alarms, traffic map board, and NewTon, and operate active components when appropriate.
- Conduct traffic management and facility operations by applying Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies and regulations.
- Respond to routine and emergency situations.
- High school diploma or GED.
About the company
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
- June 17, 2026 CTB approved $28.5 billion for roads, bridges, transit, and trails.
- FY2027 budget rose 6.7% to $9.0 billion, lifting construction spending.
- Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel targets substantial completion in 2026/2027, preserving marquee delivery wins.
What critics are saying
- Fairfax Circuit Court's Awuah ruling exposed VDOT to vegetation-maintenance liability on March 24, 2026.
- Delayed bridge and tunnel maintenance invites more quadriplegia litigation and insurance costs.
- Megaproject slippage on I-66 and Hampton Roads could miss 2026/2027 deadlines, eroding trust.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT controls Virginia's $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget, unmatched statewide scale.
- The agency manages 4,300 projects through a $28.5 billion FY2027-2032 SYIP.
- VDOT runs megaprojects like Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Transform 66.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation