Motor Grader Operator

Human Resources Department
300

E. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450
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Kathy H. Bradley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources
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Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

• Type:
  Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:
  Grade 12 - $21.00 to $24.00 per hour
• Posted Date: 07/17/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 10/01/2026

Contact Email: kbradley

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Position Location: 890 Shop Road, Lexington, VA 24450

Position Summary

Performs difficult skilled work in the operation of medium and large pieces of motorized equipment, such as rollers, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and similar items. Work is performed in support of a variety of public works infrastructure maintenance and repair activities. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the applicable Public Works Crew Supervisor or General Superintendent. Limited supervision is exercised over assigned crew members.

Incumbent is expected to perform some manual labor tasks.

Essential Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The services of Public Works are vital to the daily operation of the City of Lexington. During manpower shortages or emergencies, all Public Works employees may be assigned tasks beyond the scope of their daily responsibilities.

This position operates medium to large pieces of motorized equipment in the support of Public Works infrastructure maintenance and repair activities. In general, this position;

• Operates pavement zippers, excavators, or backhoes for the demolition of pavements, walks, and other hardscapes.
• Sufficiently operates excavators and backhoes to excavate and grade for concrete curb and a variety of concrete flatwork, excavate and grade for utility trenches, and excavate and grade for asphalt pavement repairs.
• Operates rollers and other compaction equipment for the proper compaction of subgrades, stone base sections, and asphalt pavement sections.
• Sufficiently operates motor graders, maintainers, or dozers for the grading of subgrades or gravel base sections.
• Operates loaders and skid steers for the safe loading of materials into Public Works trucks.
• Operates street sweepers.
• Operates a variety of construction vehicles, to include construction material, solid waste, recycle, and leaf collection trucking.
• Supervises personnel assigned to trucks or equipment.
• Cleans, services, performs preventative maintenance, and makes minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.
• Performs work as concrete form setter and finisher, pavement marking installer, trench grade man, stone or asphalt loop man, work zone flagman, or other manual labor services, as required.
• Assists with snow and ice removal.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating medium to heavy construction vehicles and equipment in support of Public Works operations; ability to perform equipment maintenance and basic equipment repair; thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing vehicle and equipment operation and loading; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with this type of work;

ability to work independently; and sketches; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to diplomatically interface with the general public; and the ability to establish and foster effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and officials.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in operation of motorized equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (Class

B) valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain the same within ninety (90) days of start of employment and be insurable through the city’s insurance carrier. Must consent to and successfully complete…