Full-Time
Operator Maintenance Wage
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$18.97 - $30.82/hr
Roanoke, VA, USA
In Person
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
- Possession of CDL and Department of Transportation medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with Department of Transportation and Virginia Department of Transportation policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
- 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
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Construction, or related field desired
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs
- Skilled in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up
- Skilled in roadway maintenance and construction
- 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 controls devices
- Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated
- 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. 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 to complete assigned work. Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
- Perform duties as assigned.
- 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
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Construction, or related field desired
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs
- Skilled in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up
- Skilled in roadway maintenance and construction
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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