22405 - Operator Maintenance

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal, debris clearance, and post‑accident clean‑up as part of emergency operations.
• Provide traffic control, install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices in work zones, detours, and lane closures in accordance with the MUTCD.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work‑site protection techniques; identify safety hazards and suggest improvements; wear required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, VOSHA) and VDOT safety practices; keep the work environment clean, orderly, and safe.
• Participate as a crew member to complete projects, performing manual labor and using hand and power tools as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements; complete pre‑trip inspections for all operated vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans, specifications, plans, and sketches.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter; comply with DOT and VDOT policies 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 work effectively as part of a team to complete work assignments.
• Knowledge of work‑zone safety, traffic control, and flagging operations, including 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 are required.

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.