03952 - Operator Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation•Rocky Mount, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. The role requires skilled operation of various equipment and participation in emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Key contributions include operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment for maintenance and construction, preparing for and executing snow and ice removal and other emergency operations, clearing roadways, and providing traffic control. The role also emphasizes job safety through proper work site protection, hazard identification, use of personal protective equipment, adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT), and application of MUTCD standards for work zones. Manual labor is a significant component, involving participation in crew projects, performing various maintenance tasks, and using hand and power tools. Additionally, the role includes performing maintenance repair, replacement, preventive maintenance, completing pre-trip inspections, and installing, maintaining, and removing traffic control devices while assisting with inventory and record-keeping.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
Ability to operate and maintain light and medium duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.
Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.
Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.
Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.
Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance.
Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.
Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations.
Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents.
Provide traffic control.
Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
Wear proper personal protection equipment.
Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
Use equipment properly and safely.
Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment.
Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
Use a variety of hand and power tools to completed assigned tasks.
Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD.
Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.