Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Operator Maintenance

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 6

Full-timeLawrenceville, VA, USA$42.4k - $68.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches, and complete accurate work documentation and simple paperwork.
Ability to maintain inventory records.
Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter; must comply with DOT and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
Ability to operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway maintenance and repair equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.
Knowledge and application of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Working knowledge of work-zone traffic control standards and techniques.
Safety shoes are required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction-related tasks.
Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris; clean up after accidents; and provide traffic control.
Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques, identify workplace safety hazards, and suggest improvements.
Wear proper personal protective equipment and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures, including OSHA and VOSHA requirements.
Use equipment safely, apply the MUTCD for detours, lane closures, and work zones, maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, and follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and objectives; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed.
Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
Install, maintain, and remove traffic-control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures in assigned areas using the MUTCD; assist with inventory tracking and recordkeeping.
Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

Desired Qualifications

A combination of training, experience, or education in maintenance, vehicle operations, or a related field.
Experience in emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident cleanup.
Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
A valid Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

How you will contribute:

Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.

Emergency Operations: 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.

Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.

Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, 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.

Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper 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.

Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.

Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.

Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD. Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.

Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.

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 operate and maintain hand and power tools.

Ability to operate and maintain light and medium duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.

Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.

Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.

Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.

Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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 read and follow oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Safety shoes required.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.

Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.

Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.

Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.

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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Minimum Salary: 42418.00

Maximum Salary: 68929.00

About the Company

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

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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