11125 - Operator Maintenance
About The Position
The Operator Maintenance role combines equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor related to roadway maintenance. The employee performs skilled equipment operations and maintenance and serves as an essential employee during emergency roadway operations. The position involves operating light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction work; preparing equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clearing roadways and cleaning up after accidents; and providing traffic control. The employee also performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs, completes pre-trip inspections, carries out crew labor and maintenance tasks, and installs, maintains, and removes traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD. Safety practices include using personal protective equipment, identifying hazards, maintaining a safe work area, following VDOT safety rules, and applying work-zone protection procedures. The employee must be able to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter, and must comply with DOT and VDOT requirements when operating CDL equipment. Safety shoes are required. VDOT employees must abide by the VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. Employment is subject to pre-employment screening, which may include criminal history and DMV checks, work history verification, references, a physical, and a drug screen.
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.
- Ability to work as part of a team to complete assignments.
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Knowledge of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, the MUTCD, and federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
- 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.
- Safety shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- A combination of 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.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for roadway maintenance and construction tasks.
- 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.
- Participate as a working crew member to complete projects and assigned maintenance tasks, including heavy manual labor.
- Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, replacement, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
- Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using the MUTCD.
- Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
- Apply work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, wear required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Follow OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD, DOT, and VDOT safety rules, regulations, and practices as applicable.
- Assist with inventory tracking and maintain records and simple paperwork.
- Read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches, and complete accurate work documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
