State Role Title: Transportation Operator
Hiring Range: $39,448 - $64,103
Pay Band: 2
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Abingdon Residency
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Abingdon Residency is seeking individuals interested in joining our highway maintenance team. The Abingdon Residency covers the following counties: Smyth and Washington.
Are you able to operate power tools and heavy equipment (chain saws, trimming and chipping machines, dump truck, loader, backhoe, motor grader, tractor w/attachments) and perform manual labor?
As a maintenance operator, you will:
1. Respond to emergency roadway and severe weather events to prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other types of hazardous road conditions.
2. Attend work zone training, prepare work zones and perform traffic control.
3. Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques: identify workplace safety hazards, make suggestions for improvement, wear proper personal protection equipment, maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and use equipment properly and safely.
4. Participate as a working team member performing manual labor including, clearing drainage, cutting brush, pot-hole patching, and fulfilling tasks required to complete road maintenance projects.
5. Complete pre-trip inspections, perform preventive maintenance and operate power tools and light to heavy equipment.
VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.
NOTE: Preference will be given to current CDL Carriers.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
2. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
3. Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. 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.
6. Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
7. Ability to perform safe/skilled operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
8. Safety shoes required.
Additional Considerations
1. Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
2. Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.
3. Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.
4. Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Contact Information
Phone: 276-696-3480
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