Operator Maintenance - Rocky Mount, VA at Virginia Department of Transportation

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.

• Emergency Operations:
  Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Emergency Operations:
  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.
• 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; develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.); use equipment properly and safely; apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.; maintain a clean, orderly and 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 manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• 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., in assigned areas using the MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

• 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 a 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 operate and maintain hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain light and medium duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• 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 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.
• Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• 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.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
• 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.