11275 - Operator Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Performs a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor related to roadway maintenance. The position also performs emergency roadway operations as an essential employee, including snow and ice removal, debris clearance, accident cleanup, and traffic control. The role requires safe operation and maintenance of highway equipment and vehicles, installation and upkeep of traffic control devices, and participation as a working member of a maintenance crew.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools and light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches and complete simple paperwork and inventory records.
• Ability to work as part of a team to complete assignments.
• Knowledge of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, MUTCD, and applicable federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
• 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 work.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris; clean up after accidents; and provide traffic control.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques, identify workplace safety hazards, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Use equipment properly and safely; apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for detours, lane closures, and work zones; and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Participate as a working crew member, perform heavy manual labor and other maintenance tasks, and use hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
• Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, and complete pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment operated.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using the MUTCD; assist with inventory tracking and recordkeeping.
• Read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches; follow instructions; and complete accurate work documentation.

What This Job Offers

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