01656 - Operator Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation • Woodbridge, VA

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About The Position

Performs a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor related to roadway maintenance. The role operates and maintains highway equipment and vehicles, supports construction and maintenance work, and performs emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Duties include preparing for snow and ice removal and other emergencies, clearing roadways and accident debris, providing traffic control, maintaining equipment, and installing and maintaining work-zone traffic control devices.

The position requires safe work practices, including identifying workplace hazards, using personal protective equipment, applying MUTCD requirements, and following OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, and VDOT rules and standards. The employee works as a member of a crew, performs heavy manual labor, uses hand and power tools, completes inspections and maintenance, and assists with inventory records and work documentation. A CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter. Safety shoes are required.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches.
• Ability to complete accurate work documentation, simple paperwork, and inventory records.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
• Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply work-zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations, including the MUTCD and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.
• Safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

• Training, experience, or education in maintenance, vehicle operations, or a related field.
• Experience in emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident cleanup.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris and clean up after accidents.
• Provide traffic control and install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures in accordance with the MUTCD.
• Determine and demonstrate appropriate work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow applicable OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, and VDOT safety rules and practices.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and use equipment properly and safely.
• Work as a member of a crew to complete projects and assigned roadway maintenance tasks.
• Perform heavy manual labor and other maintenance tasks; use hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
• Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections of operated vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with tracking inventory and maintaining records; complete work documentation and simple paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed