07158 - Operator Maintenance
Virginia Department of Transportation3 days ago
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Summary
Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Operator Maintenance to join their team in Chesterfield, VA. The role involves performing equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance.
About the Role
As an Operator Maintenance, you will operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment, perform emergency operations for snow and ice removal, and ensure job safety by identifying hazards and following safety regulations. You will also participate in manual labor tasks, perform preventative maintenance, and install traffic control devices as needed.
About You
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Preferred:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
- Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.
- Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life. If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!
Chesterfield, VA