Maintenance Operator – Appomattox AHQ

Title: Maintenance Operator – Appomattox AHQ

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $36,822 - $59,836

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Appomattox AHQ

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Maintenance Operator, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If you are interested in a career supporting VDOT's mission and keeping the roads around Appomattox County in top shape, then join our Appomattox Area Headquarters.

As a Maintenance Operator, you will:
*Work as part of a team clearing drainage, removing debris, cutting brush, and roadway maintenance. Tasks include installing culvert pipes, grading gravel roads, hauling gravel and debris, rolling patching, and other manual labor duties needed to maintain Virginia’s roads.

*Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, dump trucks, backhoes, graders, tar kettles, rollers, loaders, mowing tractors, etc. For each piece of equipment operated, you will complete a pre-trip/post-trip inspection and maintain equipment for readiness.

*Use hand and power tools and perform manual labor tasks.

*Respond to emergencies blocking roads, such as traffic accidents and debris, to provide traffic control and perform activities to reopen the road. During severe weather, you will prepare for, and operate equipment to remove snow and ice, along with working in other types of hazardous weather affecting road conditions. Emergency response will require work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

*Set up work zones and perform traffic control, focusing on proper worksite protection. Safety is our number one focus, so you are encouraged to identify workplace safety hazards and make recommendations for improvements.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates who have a current CDL. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in roadway maintenance or construction or knowledge of materials, methods, and procedures used in roadway maintenance or construction. Experience in operating equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, graders, backhoes, etc. Able to read and follow oral and written instructions. Able to perform heavy manual labor, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Skilled in using hand and power tools. Valid driver’s license required at hire. Must be able to obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and DOT medical card within 3 months of employment. A Commercial Driver’s License is required within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Additional Considerations

Possession of a valid CDL. Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs. Experience in emergency operations including snow removal, storm and accident response, and clean-up. Experience in roadway maintenance or construction.

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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

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.

A valid driver’s license, approved safety shoes and frequent daily travel are required. Must be able to obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and DOT medical card within 3 months of employment. Must be able to obtain first aid, CPR, flagging and work zone safety certifications within a reasonable period of employment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to weather, animals and/or insects, outdoors and in all seasons. Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving records will be verified. Selected applicant must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies, inclement weather and heavy traffic conditions. Applicants selected for interview will be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.
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.

All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL from a Class B to a Class A, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course to obtain your CDL upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Roxanna Benedikter

Phone: 434-316-2191

Email: rs.benedikter@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.