Full-Time
Operator SB
Updated on 9/10/2026
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$43.7k - $71k/yr
Palmyra, VA, USA
In Person
On-site in Louisa, Virginia. No remote work; local candidates preferred.
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- Ability to obtain 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 work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic and under other adverse conditions.
- Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
- Safety shoes required.
- Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
- Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.
- 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.
- Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
- Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
- Wear personal protection equipment.
- Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
- Use equipment properly and safely.
- Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
- 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.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
- Experience fabricating or welding steel components.
- Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.
- Experience in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement and finishing.
- Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.
- Flagger
- Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
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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