Operator Maintenance

Job Description

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to 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, clean up after accidents, and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations:
  Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Job Safety:
  Determine and demonstrate proper work‑site protection techniques; identify hazards, wear PPE, maintain knowledge of safety rules and regulations (OSHA, VOSH, etc.), apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, keep a clean and orderly work environment, and follow VDOT safety regulations.
• Manual Labor:
  Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects; perform manual labor and maintenance tasks; use hand and power tools.
• Preventive 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 MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and interpret work plans and specifications to complete accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory records.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment; comply with DOT and VDOT policies 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 interpret plans and sketches.
• Ability to work on a team to complete 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 the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment for highway maintenance and repair.
• Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance.
• Working knowledge of work‑zone traffic‑control standards and techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment; comply with DOT and VDOT policies.
• 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.

• Combination of training, experience, or education in maintenance, vehicle operations, or related field desired.
• Experience in emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.