18118 - Operator Maintenance

3970 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia, United States, 23139

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations:
  • 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.
• Equipment Operations:
  • Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction-related work tasks.
• Job Safety:
  • Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
  • Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Wear proper personal protection equipment.
  • Maintain current knowledge of 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.
• Manual Labor:
  • 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.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
• 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, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD.
  • Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
• Safety shoes required.

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.
• 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 Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Pay

Hiring range: $42,418.00 to $68,929.00

Schedule

Full-time