10984 - Operator Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance.
• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction work.
• Perform emergency roadway operations: operate/maintain light and medium-duty equipment for snow and ice removal, clear roadways of snow, ice, 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 PPE; maintain knowledge of safety rules (OSHA, VOSHA); use equipment safely; apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones; maintain clean, orderly, safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed; use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance; complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., using MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations, or related field 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

• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, specifications, 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.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
• 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.