Full-Time
Operator Traffic
Posted on 10/1/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Culpeper, VA, USA
In Person
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- 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.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of specialty equipment and complex machinery used in pavement markings and messaging.
- 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.
- Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings and pavement messages in compliance with the MUTCD, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and Road and Bridge Specifications.
- Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
- Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
- Install and maintain ground-mounted and overhead signs and other traffic control devices in compliance with the MUTCD.
- Follow guidelines and policies governing Miss Utility clearances for sign installations.
- Interpret roadway plans and sketches for new sign installation.
- 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.
- Experience in emergency operations to include snow and ice removal, storms and debris clean-up.
- Experience in pavement marking and messaging operations.
- Experience in the installation and maintenance of various types of traffic control devices.
- Valid CDL 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
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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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.