02908 - Operator Maintenance

About the Role

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Serve as an essential employee for emergency roadway operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for maintenance, construction, and emergency tasks, including snow and ice removal.
• Clear roadways of snow, ice, debris, and accident aftermath; provide traffic control.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques, identify safety hazards, and suggest improvements.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment and maintain knowledge of current safety rules (OSHA, VOSHA, MUTCD).
• Use equipment safely and apply traffic control standards for detours, lane closures, and work zones.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations.
• Participate as a working crew member to complete manual labor and maintenance tasks using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices in assigned areas per MUTCD guidelines.
• Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read work plans, and complete accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; comply with DOT and VDOT policies.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand, power tools, and light to heavy-duty highway equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Knowledge of work zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations for traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations, or related field.
• Experience in emergency operations (snow removal, storms, accident clean-up).
• Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Physical Requirements

This role involves physical demands consistent with highway maintenance work, including heavy manual labor, equipment operation, and adherence to safety standards.