Full-Time

Crew Leader Maintenance

Deadline 8/25/26
Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Compensation Overview

$46.4k - $75.4k/yr

Ashland, VA, USA

In Person

May require travel and work outside traditional district boundaries, with a temporary change to the work schedule.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
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Requirements
  • Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
  • Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others, and train others.
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and Department of Transportation medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter; comply with Department of Transportation and Virginia Department of Transportation policies and standards when operating Commercial Driver's License equipment.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
  • Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
  • Safety shoes are required.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  • Skill in operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to compile and analyze data and complete reports and records requiring business, English, and math skills.
  • Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
  • Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance.
  • Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches, and technical documents.
  • Ability to track daily accomplishments and prepare written reports and documents.
  • Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
  • Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations, including the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including performance management.
  • Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel, and equipment.
  • Skill in operating computers and navigating software applications.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and perform roadway maintenance activities.
  • Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation.
  • Perform skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain roadways.
  • Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and emergency operations.
  • Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris and perform accident cleanup.
  • Provide traffic control and flag traffic to maintain safe work zones.
  • Supervise emergency operations and may supervise shift operations during emergencies.
  • Perform and instruct crew members in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools.
  • Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained.
  • Complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment.
  • Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques.
  • Ensure crew members have proper personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
  • Train crew members in safety methods and conduct on-the-job training.
  • Assist the Area Superintendent with maintenance programs, special projects, and personnel needs.
  • Investigate maintenance complaints and recommend solutions.
  • Estimate repair, construction, and materials costs.
  • Assist with ordering, storing, and using Area Headquarters materials.
  • Advise crew members on difficult and unusual problems.
  • Provide feedback on work-crew performance and assist with staff development.
  • Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks.
  • Participate in manual labor and other maintenance tasks needed to complete projects.
  • Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance.
  • Plan, schedule, oversee, and perform the placement, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Receive and respond to work orders.
  • Order and track inventory and maintain records.
  • Prepare and maintain program and project documentation.
  • Assist with budget reports, data, and records and forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Monitor expenditures and recommend adjustments.
  • Schedule assignments according to dates or priority and identify procedures and work assignments.
  • Review work to ensure activities are performed correctly.
  • Schedule and direct personnel and equipment to complete planned work safely and efficiently.
  • Assign daily work, monitor work performed, and provide on-site direction and guidance.
  • Complete daily work reports covering time, equipment, and materials.
  • Perform an inventory management system analysis related to ordering road stock.
  • Document and report daily crew activities, accomplishments, time, and material usage.
  • Monitor contractor performance and review and approve documentation associated with work activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Training, experience, or education in Construction or a related field.
  • Basic Tree Cutting and Chainsaw Operator qualification.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with automated external defibrillator, Standard First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogens combined course.
  • Commercial Driver's License.
  • Emergency operations experience involving snow removal, storm damage, and accident cleanup.
  • Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.
  • Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
  • Experience in roadway maintenance and repair, work-zone setup, traffic controls, and flagging using the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or similar regulations.
  • Experience overseeing the work of others.
  • Experience leading and training work crews.
  • Experience preparing reports and maintaining records.
  • Experience using computers and software applications.
  • Flagger qualification.
  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety qualification.
Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia Department of Transportation

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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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What believers are saying

  • FY2027 approved $28.5 billion for transportation projects, including $500 million for bridge repairs.
  • HRBT tunnel breakthroughs in 2025 advanced Virginia’s largest highway project toward 2027 completion.
  • FHWA awarded VDOT $604,318 for statewide wildlife crossing site identification and collision reduction.

What critics are saying

  • HRBT slipped 18 months, pushing substantial completion to February 2027 and final completion to August 2027.
  • FY2026 emergency response costs ran $172 million over budget after severe winter storms.
  • The July 2026 Chesterfield shooting killed two VDOT contractors, exposing jobsite safety failures.

What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique

  • VDOT controls Virginia’s $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget and 4,300 projects.
  • VDOT runs megaprojects like the $3.9 billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion.
  • VDOT combines road operations with SMART SCALE roundabouts and wildlife-crossing planning.

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Paid Vacation

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