10175 - Operator Maintenance
About The Position
The Operator Maintenance position performs equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor related to roadway maintenance. The employee operates and maintains highway equipment and vehicles, completes maintenance and construction tasks, and participates as a working member of a crew. The role is designated as essential for emergency roadway operations, including snow and ice removal, debris clearing, traffic control, and cleanup after accidents. The employee also installs and maintains work-zone traffic control devices, performs equipment inspections and repairs, and follows applicable safety rules and VDOT practices. Safety shoes are required.
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 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.
- Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools and light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, MUTCD requirements, and federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
- Ability to work as part of a team to complete assignments.
- Safety shoes 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 and clean up after accidents.
- Provide traffic control during roadway work and emergency operations.
- Determine and apply work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, use personal protective equipment, operate equipment safely, and follow OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD, DOT, and VDOT rules and practices.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Participate as a crew member in projects and perform heavy manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed.
- Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
- Perform maintenance, repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance on equipment; complete pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using MUTCD requirements.
- Assist with inventory tracking and recordkeeping, including completing simple paperwork and accurate work documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
