EQ Operator II - VDOT Tunnels 028 - EQOP02

About the Role

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking Equipment Operators to perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. This position involves operating equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, motor-graders, and tractors, as well as flagging traffic, setting up work zones, cutting brush, cleaning ditches, patching potholes, and performing emergency roadway operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including carrying 50 pounds for 50 yards.
• Follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Flag traffic, set up work zones, and manage traffic control.
• Cut brush, clean ditches, and remove debris.
• Patch potholes and perform emergency roadway operations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a supervisor or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma/GED or demonstrated equivalent experience or training.
• Experience/Skill Sets:
  • DOT medical card.
  • Class B CDL (minimum requirement).
  • Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of employment.

Work Conditions

• 90-day probation period.
• Flexible schedule in a 24/7/365 operating environment.
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all-season/all-hour operating conditions.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Primarily outdoor work along interstate highways with necessary safety precautions.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with exposure to inclement weather.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluations.
• May function as a member of an Emergency Response Team when directed.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License in good standing.
• DMV records check.

Compensation

$18.00 - $20.00/Hourly

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

Note: This position is designated as essential, requiring all duties to be performed during emergency situations, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management will determine when essential positions are required.