01932 - Operator Maintenance

About the role

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
• 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 workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement
• Wear proper personal protection equipment
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, 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

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
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks

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., in assigned areas using the MUTCD
• Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records

Qualifications

• 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 valid 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 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 to include 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

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired
• Experience in emergency operations to include 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