02087 - Operator Maintenance

About the role

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles; perform emergency roadway operations including snow and ice removal, accident clean‑up, and traffic control; determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques, identify hazards, wear PPE, and follow safety regulations; participate as a crew member to complete projects; perform manual labor and use hand and power tools; conduct pre‑trip inspections; install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform emergency roadway operations: prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal, clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, clean up after accidents, provide traffic control.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; identify workplace safety hazards and suggest improvements; wear proper personal protection equipment; maintain knowledge of safety rules (OSHA, VOSHA); use equipment safely; apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones; maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations.
• Participate as a working crew member to complete projects; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks; use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance: maintenance repair, replacement; complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; must 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.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field is 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• 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.