00172 - Operator Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Culpeper, VA

15h•$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. The role includes operating highway equipment and vehicles, supporting work-zone safety and traffic control, completing maintenance tasks, and assisting with inventory tracking and records.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work 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 read and interpret plans and sketches.
Experience performing heavy manual labor.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Safety shoes are required.
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, as well as light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of work-zone traffic control standards and techniques.

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 work.
Determine and demonstrate appropriate work-site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow applicable safety rules and VDOT practices.
Apply MUTCD requirements for detours, lane closures, and work zones, and 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 using hand and power tools.
Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings and pavement messages in compliance with applicable manuals and specifications.
Perform maintenance repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
Install and maintain ground-mounted and overhead signs and other traffic control devices; follow Miss Utility clearance guidelines and interpret roadway plans and sketches for sign installations.
Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures.
Assist with tracking inventory and maintaining records.