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 suggest improvements; wear proper personal protective 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 a 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; perform duties as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and manual labor; complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

What Will Make You Successful

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• 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.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in equipment repair, construction, maintenance, or a related field is desired.
• Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.
• Experience with emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.
• Skill in equipment operation and performing preventive maintenance.

Physical Requirements

Employees must meet VDOT’s physical requirements and abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.

About VDOT

VDOT utilizes a market‑based pay program approved by DHRM; advertised rates of pay may or may not align with Commonwealth pay bands. The agency encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process and provides resources for obtaining a Certificate of Disability. Pre‑employment screenings may include fingerprint‑based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, pre‑employment physical, and drug screen.