Highway Maintenance Laborer

5 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Laborer to join our team at the Virginia Department of Transportation. As a Maintenance Laborer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of our highways and roadways.

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, wearing proper personal protection equipment, and advocating for safety in the team environment.
  • Follow guidelines to properly set work zones and safely perform traffic control duties.
  • Respond to emergency and severe weather events, prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal, and respond 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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

We offer a competitive hourly rate, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about maintaining safe and efficient roadways, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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