10175 - Operator Maintenance
About The Position
Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. This role performs skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance and carries out emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. The position operates and maintains light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction work. It also prepares and operates equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clears roadways of snow, ice, and debris; cleans up after accidents; and provides traffic control. The role participates as a working member of a crew, performs manual labor and other maintenance tasks, and uses hand and power tools. It performs maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, including pre-trip inspections of operated vehicles and equipment. The employee installs, maintains, and removes traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures in accordance with the MUTCD, and assists with inventory tracking and recordkeeping. Employees must follow VDOT safety regulations and practices and abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
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, maintain inventory records, and complete 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 to complete assignments.
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Knowledge of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, MUTCD requirements, and federal and state regulations regarding traffic-control devices.
- Ability and skill to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
- Ability and skill to operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
- Working knowledge of work-zone traffic-control standards and techniques.
- 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 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 during emergency operations.
- Determine and demonstrate appropriate work-site protection techniques, identify workplace hazards, and suggest safety improvements.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow applicable OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD, DOT, and VDOT safety rules, regulations, and practices.
- Use equipment properly and safely, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Participate as a crew member in completing projects and assigned work objectives.
- Perform heavy manual labor and other roadway maintenance tasks as needed, using hand and power tools.
- Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, 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 in assigned areas using the MUTCD.
- Assist with inventory tracking and recordkeeping, and complete work documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
