Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

1 week ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Transportation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Operator to join our team at the Virginia Department of Transportation. As a key member of our maintenance crew, you will be responsible for operating diverse hand and power tools, as well as heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and backhoes. Your duties will include clearing drainage pipes and ditches, cutting brush, pot-hole patching, setting up work zones, and performing other skilled and manual labor tasks required to complete road maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to emergency roadway and severe weather events to prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other types of hazardous road conditions
  • Prepare and clean up work zones and perform traffic control
  • Demonstrate proper work site safety and protection techniques
  • Complete pre-trip inspections and perform preventive maintenance on diverse equipment
Requirements
  • Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and programs
  • Knowledge of roadway and roadside related maintenance equipment, materials, and methods
  • Demonstrated experience in operation of equipment comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools
  • Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Valid CDL and applicable endorsements
  • Recent experience with heavy manual labor and heavy equipment operation
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs
  • Experience operating heavy equipment performing emergency operations – to include snow removal, and storm and accident response and clean-up
  • Flagger certification and work zone set-up experience
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Please note that this position is designated as essential and may require work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.



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