Virginia Department of Transportation
H2740 - Operator Maintenance Wage
Virginia Department of Transportation, Pearisburg, Virginia, United States, 24134
Job Description
Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Perform special duties as assigned.
How You Will Contribute
Emergency Operations: Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement; wear proper personal protection equipment; maintain knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA); apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.; maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives; perform other maintenance tasks; use hand and power tools.
Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance; complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc. using the MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.
What Will Make You Successful
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 documentation.
Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
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, including the MUTCD.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Possession of CDL and DOT medical card, with ability to maintain thereafter; compliance with DOT and VDOT policies and standards.
Safety shoes required.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment for highway maintenance and repair.
Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience, or education in maintenance, construction, or a related field is desired.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Skilled in emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.
Skilled in roadway maintenance and construction.
Physical Requirements No specific physical requirements have been listed in this position description.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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How You Will Contribute
Emergency Operations: Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement; wear proper personal protection equipment; maintain knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA); apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.; maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives; perform other maintenance tasks; use hand and power tools.
Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance; complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc. using the MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.
What Will Make You Successful
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 documentation.
Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
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, including the MUTCD.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Possession of CDL and DOT medical card, with ability to maintain thereafter; compliance with DOT and VDOT policies and standards.
Safety shoes required.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment for highway maintenance and repair.
Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience, or education in maintenance, construction, or a related field is desired.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Skilled in emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.
Skilled in roadway maintenance and construction.
Physical Requirements No specific physical requirements have been listed in this position description.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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