07968 - Crew Leader Inmate

Virginia Department of TransportationSouth Boston, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Provide on-the-job training and direction to inmate crews performing roadway maintenance activities. Perform a variety of highway maintenance activities and operate specialized equipment in routine maintenance and, or emergency operations.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers.
  • Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete reports and records.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
  • Skill operating and maintaining hand and power tools and light, medium, and heavy duty equipment.
  • 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 obtain Department of Corrections inmate and firearms certifications and work zone safety and flagger certification.
  • Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction, Emergency Operations, or related field desired.
  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Experience in inmate supervision.
  • Experience in roadway maintenance and, or construction and equipment operations.
  • Experience performing emergency operations to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.
  • Flagger Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
  • Possession of Department of Corrections Inmate and firearms certifications.
  • VADOC Bloodborne Pathogens
  • VADOC PREA (Virginia Department of Corrections Prison Rape Elimination Act) for Institutional Staff
  • VADOC PREA Fraternization for Non-Institutional Staff
  • VADOC Supervision & Firearms Certification/Recertification Course

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and oversee the work of inmates involved in highway maintenance activities.
  • Schedule and direct activities to ensure compliance with DOC standards for the performance of inmates.
  • Assign inmates and inmate crews to specific jobs and inspect the quality and quantity of work performed.
  • Provide on-the-job training on proper maintenance methods, procedures and techniques while ensuring proper use of equipment, tools, and safety controls.
  • Prepare reports and paperwork to report accomplishments and equipment, material, and manpower used, as well as any issues that may arise while working inmates.
  • Maintain state roadways for safe driving by operating and preparing equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations.
  • Perform snow removal operations as needed according to practices and standards.
  • Support emergency operations including storm damage repairs by promptly clearing roadways of snow, ice and debris, accident clean-up and providing traffic control during and after normal working hours.
  • Operate equipment to transport inmates to and from work site while ensuring all inmates are accounted for and following detailed instructions for loading and unloading inmates into transportation vehicles.
  • Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
  • Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment.
  • Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods.
  • Promote safety as a top priority and continuously monitor site to ensure safety procedures are followed.
  • Maintain work sites to ensure safety of work crew, landowners, and traveling public.
  • Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, inmates working, etc.
  • Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.
  • When not working inmates, may oversee work of assigned roadway crews performing roadway maintenance activities and report accomplishments and equipment, material, and manpower used.
  • Operate maintenance equipment and perform preventive maintenance and heavy manual labor.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service