H5230 - Laborer Wage

About the Role

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. Perform special duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Job Safety:
  • Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
  • Identify workplace hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety.
  • Wear proper personal protection equipment.
  • Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, 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.
• Manual Labor:
  • Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
  • Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  • Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and manual labor.
  • Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

A combination of training, experience, or education in Equipment Repair, Construction, Maintenance, or a related field is desired. Additional considerations include:

• Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.
• Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.
• Skill in equipment operation and performing preventive maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.