Transportation Operator​/Highway Maintenance Laborer

Overview

Suffolk, United States | Posted on 11/07/2025

Gov First is seeking a Transportation Operator / Highway Maintenance Laborer in Suffolk, VA at the Hampton Roads District Annex
. This work will be performed on a routine basis as outlined in the responsibilities below.

• Assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding rights of ways.
• Operation of hand and power tools.
• Performance of minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
• Utilize equipment properly and safely.
• Ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Handles emergency operations, to include snow removal, storms, and accidental clean-up.
• 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.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
• CDL preferred but NOT required.

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Knowledge of equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of performing roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrates experience in equipment operations comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting 50 pounds maximum.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.
• Occasional interaction with the public/media.

• A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment.
• Drug Screening will be conducted before employment.
• 18 years of age or older
• Virginia Driver’s License in good standing
• $18.00 – $23.00/Hourly
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Gov First is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.