17447 - Operator Maintenance

How You Will Contribute

• Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents; provide traffic control
• Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement; wear proper personal protection equipment; develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.); use equipment properly and safely; apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.; maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment; follow VDOT safety regulations and practices
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives; perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion
• 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., in assigned areas using the MUTCD; assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records

What Will Make You Successful

• 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 valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
• 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 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 to include 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards 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 desired
• Experience in emergency operations to include 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

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.