04867 - Operator Maintenance
About The Position
The Operator Maintenance performs roadway maintenance through a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. The role operates and maintains highway equipment and vehicles, performs maintenance and construction tasks, and participates as a working member of a crew. As an essential employee, the position also performs emergency roadway operations, including snow and ice removal, debris clearance, traffic control, and accident cleanup. The position supports safe work zones by applying MUTCD requirements, installing and maintaining traffic control devices, identifying safety hazards, using personal protective equipment, and following OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, and VDOT rules and procedures. Duties also include pre-trip inspections, minor repairs and preventive maintenance, use of hand and power tools, and maintaining equipment inventory records and work documentation. A CDL and DOT medical card must be obtained within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches and complete accurate work documentation and simple paperwork.
- 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 and work as part of a team.
- 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 and light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway maintenance equipment.
- 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.
- A 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 and clean up after accidents.
- Provide traffic control and install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using the MUTCD.
- Participate as a working crew member and perform manual labor and other roadway maintenance tasks to complete projects and assignments.
- Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, including pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Use hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
- Identify workplace safety hazards, suggest improvements, use required personal protective equipment, and apply safe work-site protection techniques.
- Follow OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, and VDOT safety requirements and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Assist with inventory tracking and maintain records and work documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
