E3553 - Operator Emergency CDL Wage

About the role

Perform special duties as assigned. Stand‑by for “call in” seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces; may be called in to respond during other types of weather emergencies.
• Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, and blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned: Carry out tasks, activities, and/or projects as directed.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather events.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lb.
• Ability to work day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Possession of a CDL and DOT medical card, and ability to maintain them thereafter.
• Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL‑equipped vehicles.
• Safety shoes required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front‑end loaders, motor graders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Ability to perform snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem‑axle dump trucks, motor graders, backhoes, tractors, and front‑end loaders.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• A combination of training, experience, or education in emergency operations, snow removal, or a related field is desired.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, night and/or day, when necessary.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions.