Operator Maintenance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on101, Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Rockingham County, Virginia, 22815, United States
About the Role
This position serves as an essential employee dedicated to the safety and functionality of the roadway network. The role combines skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor to ensure roads remain clear and safe for travel. You will be a vital part of the crew, responding to both routine maintenance needs and critical emergency situations, including snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and accident scene management.
Day in the Life
Your work will involve operating light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to emergency operations, where you will clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris while managing traffic control and detours in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Safety is paramount in this role. You will be responsible for identifying workplace hazards, implementing proper work site protection techniques, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Beyond equipment operation, you will perform manual labor tasks, utilize various hand and power tools, and conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure all machinery is ready for use.
Hiring Process
Candidates must be prepared to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment. The role requires strict adherence to DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Culture & Ethics
VDOT employees are expected to abide by the VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. We value team members who can effectively communicate, follow oral and written instructions, and work collaboratively to complete assignments. A background in maintenance, vehicle operations, or related fields, along with experience in emergency operations and roadway construction, is highly desirable.
Work location
Work model: On-site
101, Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Rockingham County, Virginia, 22815, United States
Broadway, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOperate light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment for maintenance and construction
- check_circlePerform manual labor tasks and use hand and power tools to complete projects
- check_circleMaintain inventory records and complete accurate work documentation
- check_circlePerform emergency roadway operations including snow, ice, and debris removal
- check_circleConduct preventive maintenance, repairs, and pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment
- check_circleIdentify workplace safety hazards and implement proper work site protection techniques
- check_circleInstall, maintain, and remove traffic control devices using MUTCD standards
Requirements
- verifiedValid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements
- verifiedAbility to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months
- verifiedSafety shoes required
- verifiedKnowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
- verifiedKnowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques
- verifiedKnowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices
Nice to Have
A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field. Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up. Experience in roadway maintenance and construction. Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs. Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: CDL, Dot Medical Card, Osha, Vosha, Mutcd, Vdot Safety Regulations, Snow Removal, Accident Clean-Up, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Operations.
Education: Training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
Frequently asked questions about Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation
What does a Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation do?expand_more
In this Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation role, you will operate light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment for maintenance and construction; perform manual labor tasks and use hand and power tools to complete projects; maintain inventory records and complete accurate work documentation; and perform emergency roadway operations including snow, ice, and debris removal.
What are the requirements for this Operator Maintenance role?expand_more
Virginia Department of Transportation is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements; Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months; Safety shoes required; Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures; Knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques; and Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Where is the Operator Maintenance role at Virginia Department of Transportation located?expand_more
Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation is based in 101, Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Rockingham County, Virginia, 22815, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Operator Maintenance job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Virginia Department of Transportation has listed this Operator Maintenance role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Operator Maintenance role?expand_more
Candidates for Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Operator Maintenance role at Virginia Department of Transportation?expand_more
Key skills for Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation include CDL; Dot Medical Card; Osha; Vosha; Mutcd; Vdot Safety Regulations; Snow Removal; and Accident Clean-Up.
What education is required for Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
What category does the Operator Maintenance role belong to?expand_more
Operator Maintenance at Virginia Department of Transportation is part of the trade & construction job category on Recrutus.