11125 - Operator Maintenance

About the Role

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

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 appropriate personal protective equipment; follow OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT regulations; apply MUTCD standards for detours, lane closures, and work zones; maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Manual Labor: Work 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.
• 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, and lane closures using MUTCD guidelines; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Success Factors

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans, specifications, and sketches.
• Accurate work documentation and simple paperwork completion.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
• Compliance with DOT and VDOT policies when operating CDL‑required equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain light and medium‑duty highway equipment.
• Capability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Knowledge of work‑zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations per the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Understanding of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
• Familiarity with highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of hire.
• Compliance with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Capacity 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 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.