07543 - 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, including snow and ice removal, accident clean‑up, and traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other emergency situations; clear roadways of snow, ice, 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 tasks.
• Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work‑site protection techniques; identify safety hazards and suggest improvements; wear required personal protective equipment; follow OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT safety regulations; apply MUTCD standards for detours, lane closures, and work zones; maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a crew member to complete projects; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks; use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned work.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance on equipment; complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures using MUTCD guidelines; 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, specifications, plans, and sketches, and complete accurate work documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT medical card obtained within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter; compliance with DOT and VDOT policies when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools, as well as light, medium, and heavy‑duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Knowledge 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.
• Working knowledge of work‑zone traffic control standards and techniques.
• Safety shoes are required.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in maintenance, vehicle operations, or a related field is desired.
• Experience in emergency operations such as snow removal, storm response, and 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.