Full-Time
Operator Maintenance
Posted on 7/7/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Manages Virginia's transportation infrastructure and planning
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
No H1B Sponsorship
Harrisonburg, VA, USA
In Person
- 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 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.
- Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
- 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.
- Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles 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 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.
- 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 complete assigned tasks.
- Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
- Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
- 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.
- 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.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages the transportation infrastructure in Virginia, focusing on the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of roads, bridges, and tunnels. VDOT ensures that the state's transportation network, which includes interstate highways and local roads, is safe and efficient for all users. The agency engages in long-term transportation planning, looking ahead 20 to 25 years to identify future needs and develop strategies to meet them. VDOT also provides support to local governments in transportation modeling and planning. A key aspect of VDOT's work is public outreach, where it informs and involves citizens in its projects, such as promoting modern roundabouts for safer intersections. VDOT's goal is to enhance the safety and efficiency of Virginia's transportation systems.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VDOT received a $604,318 grant for wildlife crossing site identification.
- VDOT's public-private partnerships, like the I-95 Express Lanes, leverage private investment.
- VDOT's adoption of smart traffic systems can optimize flow and reduce congestion.
What critics are saying
- Extreme weather events threaten Virginia's transportation infrastructure integrity.
- EV adoption may strain VDOT's budget for infrastructure updates.
- Remote work trends could reduce traffic volumes, impacting toll and fuel tax revenue.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT leads in long-range transportation planning with a 20-25 year perspective.
- VDOT actively promotes modern roundabouts for safer, efficient intersections.
- VDOT collaborates with local entities for comprehensive transportation modeling.
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Company News
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.
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.