12711 - Operator Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Salem, VA

13d•$39,448 - $64,103

About The Position

Perform skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor in roadway maintenance. As an essential employee, perform emergency roadway operations. Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings, pavement messages, signs, and other traffic control devices in accordance with applicable standards. The role includes operating highway equipment, supporting work-zone safety and traffic control, completing maintenance tasks, and assisting with inventory and records.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate documentation.
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.
Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic-control devices.
Knowledge and application of work-zone safety, traffic controls, flagging operations, and the MUTCD.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools, and light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway maintenance and repair equipment.
Skill in operating and maintaining specialty equipment and complex machinery used in pavement marking and messaging.
Working knowledge of work-zone traffic-control standards and techniques.
Safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency operations, including snow and ice removal, storm response, and debris cleanup.
Experience in pavement marking and messaging operations.
Experience installing and maintaining various types of traffic-control devices.
Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

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 operations.
Operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, and suggest improvements.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, follow applicable safety regulations and procedures, and use equipment safely.
Apply MUTCD requirements for detours, lane closures, work zones, and other traffic-control activities.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Work as a crew member to complete projects and perform manual labor and other assigned maintenance tasks.
Use hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings and pavement messages in compliance with applicable manuals and specifications.
Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, including pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Install and maintain ground-mounted and overhead signs and other traffic-control devices; follow Miss Utility clearance policies and interpret roadway plans and sketches for sign installations.
Install, maintain, and remove traffic-control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using the MUTCD.
Assist with tracking inventory and maintaining records.