Equipment Operator

GovFirst•Hampton, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

GovFirst is seeking an Equipment Operator to work onsite in Hampton, VA. The successful candidate will perform a combination of skilled equipment operations to include but not limited to: Preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance Operate light, medium, and heavy -duty highway maintenance equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, motor graders, tractors, bush hogs, and similar equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition. Support roadway maintenance activities such as traffic flagging, work zone and traffic control setup, brush cutting, ditch and debris removal, pothole patching, and emergency roadway response operations. Conduct heavy manual labor as required, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, and industry safety standards and procedures. Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or Project Management. When directed, serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining roadway maintenance equipment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong attention to safety, detail, and compliance.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (minimum requirement)
Valid DOT Medical Card
Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of hire
High School Diploma or GED
Equivalent experience or training may be considered
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

Preventive maintenance
manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance
Operate light, medium, and heavy -duty highway maintenance equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, motor graders, tractors, bush hogs, and similar equipment.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Support roadway maintenance activities such as traffic flagging, work zone and traffic control setup, brush cutting, ditch and debris removal, pothole patching, and emergency roadway response operations.
Conduct heavy manual labor as required, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, and industry safety standards and procedures.
Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or Project Management.
When directed, serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team