23786 - Operator Maintenance

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment for maintenance, construction, snow and ice removal, and other emergency tasks. Clear roadways of debris and accidents, and provide traffic control.
• Equipment Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Job Safety: Identify and mitigate workplace safety hazards, wear proper PPE, follow safety regulations (OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT), and apply MUTCD for traffic control in work zones.
• Manual Labor: Participate in crew projects, perform manual labor, and use hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct equipment repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance, including pre-trip inspections.
• Traffic Control Devices: Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices in assigned areas, track inventory, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read work plans, and complete accurate documentation.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and maintain compliance with DOT/VDOT policies.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Working knowledge of work zone safety, traffic controls, and MUTCD.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and comply with DOT/VDOT standards.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in operating and maintaining hand/power tools and equipment.
• Safety shoes required.

Additional Considerations

• Training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations, or related field.
• Experience in emergency operations (snow removal, storms, 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

Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate equipment. Must wear safety shoes.