23295 - Operator SB

About the role

To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding and concrete finishing.
• Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures.
• 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.
• Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
• Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment 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 personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and 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 tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
• Transport personnel, equipment and materials to and from various work sites.
• Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained.
• Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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 perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water and under other adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing.
• Skill in fabricating steel components and welding.
• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Experience fabricating or welding steel components.
• Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.
• Experience in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement and finishing.
• Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.
• Flagger Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.

Physical Requirements

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

About Us

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
• In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
• Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI.

Qualifications

• 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 perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water, and under other adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.

Physical Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer.