07968 - Crew Leader Inmate

Virginia Department of Transportation•South Boston, VA

3d•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.