Crew Leader Maintenance

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU

VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Maintenance Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Maintenance Operator Crew Leader vacancy. This position serves as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways. This position is located at the VDOT Middlesex Area Headquarters.

Required skills for job & position:

• Ability to compile data, prepare reports and maintain records
• Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices
• Ability to track daily accomplishments, prepare written reports and documents
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel, and equipment
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers and oversee their work
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches, and technical documents.
• Considerable skill in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency maintenance operations
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
• Considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Safety shoes required
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
• Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools

Additional Considerations

• Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
• Experience preparing reports and keeping records
• Basic tree cutting & chainsaw operator
• A combination of training, experience, or education in construction or related field desired
• Experience using computers and software applications
• Experience in roadway maintenance activities
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
• Experience in roadway maintenance and repair
• Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations. Experience overseeing the work of others
• Experience leading and training work crews
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
• Experience applying inventory practices and procedures
• Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up
• Flagger

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”:

VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

"VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.