20110 - Operator Maintenance

About the role

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

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.
• 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.

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.

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 a 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 follow oral and written instructions.
• 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 Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Physical Requirements

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