19246 - Operator Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Manassas, VA

5d•$48,780 - $79,268

About The Position

Performs skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor in roadway maintenance. This position installs and maintains longitudinal pavement markings, pavement messages, signs, and other traffic control devices. The employee is an essential employee who performs emergency roadway operations, including snow and ice removal, debris clearance, accident cleanup, and traffic control.

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 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.
Experience performing heavy manual labor.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic-control devices.
Knowledge of work-zone traffic-control standards and techniques, including the MUTCD and flagging operations.
Skill in operating and maintaining specialty equipment and complex machinery used for 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.
Safety shoes are required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work as part of a team, maintain inventory records, and complete simple paperwork.

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 and clean up after accidents.
Provide traffic control during roadway maintenance and emergency operations.
Operate and maintain light-, medium-, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction work.
Determine and demonstrate appropriate work-site protection; identify safety hazards and suggest improvements; use personal protective equipment and equipment safely; follow applicable OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, and VDOT safety requirements and practices.
Apply the MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, and other traffic-control needs; maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Work as a crew member to complete projects and assigned objectives, performing manual labor and other maintenance tasks using hand and power tools.
Install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings and pavement messages in accordance with the MUTCD, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and Road and Bridge Specifications.
Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for operated vehicles and equipment.
Install and maintain ground-mounted and overhead signs and other traffic-control devices in accordance with the MUTCD; 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 in assigned areas using the MUTCD.
Assist with inventory tracking and recordkeeping, including accurate work documentation and simple paperwork.