Maintenance Operator

Title: Maintenance Operator

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $39,594 - $64,341

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Williamsburg Residency

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Maintenance Operators set up work zones, cut brush, clean ditches and pipes, repair roadways, plow snow, and perform preventive maintenance and on equipment and power tools. Performs emergency roadway operations as an essential employee during snow/severe weather and other emergency events. Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours during emergency conditions.

Core responsibilities include:
Equipment Operations – Operate light, medium and heavy-duty equipment safely to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.

Job Safety – Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

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.

Preventative Maintenance – Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

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 for project completion.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Locations included in the Williamsburg Residency are Williamsburg, Seaford, Surry and Croaker Area Headquarters.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures. Ability to operate and maintain equipment comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skill in the operation and preventive maintenance of handheld and power tools. Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair. 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. Ability to work inclement weather, accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety shoes required.

Additional Considerations

Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements. Experience performing heavy manual labor and equipment operation such as dump trucks, tractors, loaders, etc.). Experience performing basic preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs. Familiarity with methods and materials used in highway maintenance. Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up. High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education. Flagging certification.

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.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
References and verification of work history, DMV Records Check, pre-employment physical and drug screen, fingerprint-based criminal history records check. This position also requires approved safety shoes as a reimbursable expense. Applicants selected for interview will be required to perform a skills demonstration during interview process.

Contact Information

Name: Jennifer Bott

Phone: 757-956-3294

Email: jennifer.bott@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.