Laborer - Highway Maintenance Part-Time (Salem Residency) Position

3 weeks ago


Botetourt County, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Laborer to join our team in Salem Residency for a part-time Highway Maintenance position. As a Laborer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of our highways.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and laws to ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
  • Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques, consistently identifying workplace safety hazards and wearing proper personal protection equipment.
  • Follow guidelines to properly set work zones and safely perform traffic control duties.
  • Respond to emergency and severe weather events, preparing and operating equipment for snow and ice removal, and responding to other types of road hazards.
  • Perform manual labor such as clearing drainage pipes, mowing, weed eating along guardrail, cutting brush, pothole patching, looping asphalt, etc.
  • Complete pre-trip equipment inspections and perform preventative tool and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
  • Ability to learn and consistently apply safety policies and protocols.
  • Ability to learn and perform roadway and roadside maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of diverse hand and power tools such as chainsaws, wrenches, shovels, etc.
  • Ability to work in diverse outdoor environments and weather conditions.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations during/after normal work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Considerations
  • Experience performing work zone set-up and/or flagging.
  • Experience in emergency operations such as snow removal and/or storm/accident cleanup.
  • Experience operating equipment such as commercial mowers, loaders, ton trucks, etc.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance and minor vehicle/equipment repairs.
What We Offer

This is an hourly position with a competitive pay rate. As a Laborer with the Commonwealth of Virginia, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, contributing to the safety and well-being of our citizens.

Please note that this position requires approved safety shoes, which will be reimbursed by the state.

Applicants are expected to fully represent their qualifications and work history on the state application. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information.

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. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.



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