Operator Maintenance

How you will contribute

• 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 to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Job Safety:
  Demonstrate proper work‑site protection techniques, identify workplace safety hazards, use personal protective equipment, and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures and work zones, and maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment while following VDOT safety regulations.
• Manual Labor:
  Work as a member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Conduct 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, and 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; 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 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, including 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 a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; comply with DOT and VDOT policies 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, including 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.

Learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position.

Physical Requirements.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.