03074 - Operator Maintenance
About The Position
The Operator Maintenance performs roadway maintenance through a combination of equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. The role includes operating light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks, as well as preparing and operating equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations. As an essential employee, the Operator Maintenance may clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, clean up after accidents, and provide traffic control. The position also involves maintaining equipment, completing pre-trip inspections, performing minor repairs, installing and maintaining traffic control devices, and assisting with inventory tracking and records. The employee works as part of a crew, applies work-zone safety standards including the MUTCD, uses hand and power tools, and follows VDOT safety requirements and applicable regulations. Safety shoes are required. VDOT employees must abide by the VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. Pre-employment screenings may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.
Requirements
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Follow oral and written instructions and read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches.
- Obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
- Comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools.
- Operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
- Work effectively as part of a team to complete work assignments.
- Know and apply work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, and MUTCD requirements.
- Know federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
- Know highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
- Wear safety shoes.
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 during roadway maintenance and emergency operations.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, use personal protective equipment, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Apply MUTCD requirements for detours, lane closures, work zones, and traffic control devices.
- Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as a working member of a crew.
- Use hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
- Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
- Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices in assigned areas.
- Assist with tracking inventory and maintaining records.
- Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices and applicable safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
- Complete work documentation and simple paperwork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
