H3208 - Laborer Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Appomattox, VA

2d•$16 - $26

About The Position

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. Perform special duties as assigned. The role includes operating and maintaining highway equipment for maintenance, construction, snow and ice removal, and other emergency operations; roadway clearing, accident cleanup, and traffic control; and working as a member of a crew to complete projects and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand-held and power tools.
Skill in operating and maintaining light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in equipment repair, construction, maintenance, or a related field.
Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.
Experience with emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident cleanup.
Skill in equipment operation and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment for maintenance and construction activities.
Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations.
Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, and provide accident cleanup and traffic control during and after normal working hours.
Demonstrate work-site protection techniques, identify workplace hazards, and suggest safety improvements.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures, including OSHA and VOSHA requirements.
Use equipment safely and properly, apply MUTCD requirements for detours, lane closures, and work zones, and maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment.
Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and objectives, performing manual labor and maintenance tasks as needed.
Perform maintenance, repairs, replacements, preventive maintenance, and manual labor.
Complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
Perform other duties as assigned.