Transportation Operator

Duties

• Aid with repairs and maintenance of state roadways and their surrounding right of ways.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
• Utilize equipment properly and safely.
• Ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Handle emergency operations, to include snow removal, storms, and accidental clean-up.
• 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 any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
• CDL preferred but NOT required.
• Experience/Skill Sets: Knowledge of equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of performing roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrates experience in equipment operations comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting 50 pounds maximum.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Conditions

• 90-day probation period.
• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.
• Ongoing interaction with the public/media.

Compensation

• $17.00/Hourly
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

Scope of Work

• This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
• VDOT/Contract Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Other Requirements

• Drug Screening
• Background Check
• Required VDOT/Industry Training
• Criminal History Records Check and Fingerprint check