09066 - Operator Sign

Virginia Department of Transportation • Bland, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Install, maintain, repair and remove roadway signs and traffic control devices for assigned area(s). Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

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 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 general carpentry sufficient to install, maintain and repair roadway signs and posts.
• Skill in mathematics used in carpentry and calculating distance.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
• Ability to maintain records and complete simple paperwork.
• Ability to obtain 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 perform heavy manual labor.
• Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) or similar regulations.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in general carpentry.
• Skill in mathematics used in carpentry and calculating distance.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy duty equipment used in routine and emergency maintenance operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• Experience in roadway sign installation, maintenance and repair.
• Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
• Inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and 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 to complete assigned work.
• 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 new signs and posts on roadways.
• Repair or replace damaged signs and posts.
• Remove signs from roadways as needed.
• Assist in tracking sign inventory and maintaining records.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pre-employment screenings (Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED