Operator Maintenance

Transportation Operator II

Minimum Salary $42,418.00 – Maximum Salary $68,929.00. Contact:
Jennifer Bott.

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, 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 safety hazards and suggest improvements. Wear appropriate personal protection equipment. Follow OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD, and VDOT safety regulations.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools, and light, medium and heavy‑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 as part of a team to complete work assignments.
• Knowledge and application of work‑zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations, including MUTCD.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of work‑zone traffic control standards and techniques.

• Communication skills orally and in writing.
• Obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools, and 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 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.