19246 - Operator Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Operator Traffic performs skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor for roadway maintenance. The role installs and maintains pavement markings, pavement messages, signs, and other traffic control devices. As an essential employee, the Operator Traffic also performs emergency roadway operations, including snow and ice removal, debris clearance, accident cleanup, and traffic control. The employee follows applicable VDOT safety policies and procedures, maintains equipment and inventory records, and works as part of a crew to complete assigned projects.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches, and complete accurate work documentation.
Ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Working knowledge of work-zone traffic-control standards and techniques, including MUTCD requirements.
Skill in operating and maintaining specialty equipment and complex machinery used in pavement marking and messaging.
Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools and light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway maintenance and repair equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work as part of a team, and maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
Must wear safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency operations, including snow and ice removal, storms, 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; clean up after accidents; and provide traffic control.
Operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
Determine and use appropriate work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, wear personal protective equipment, and follow OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD, and VDOT safety requirements.
Participate as a working crew member and perform manual labor and other assigned roadway maintenance tasks.
Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings and pavement messages in accordance with applicable manuals and specifications.
Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, and complete pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Install and maintain ground-mounted and overhead signs and other traffic control devices; follow Miss Utility clearance guidelines and interpret 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.
Comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.