Operator Maintenance

Title: Operator Maintenance

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $42418 to $68929

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:South Hill Residency

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

What drives you Whether its knowing the work you do makes a difference having a 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 professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation we have something for you.

VDOTs South Hill Residency is seeking experienced individuals interested in joining our team who can operate power tools and heavy equipment (chain saws trimming and chipping machines dump truck loader backhoe motor grader tractor with attachments) and perform manual labor. We Currently have Operator Maintenance positions available at Sturgeonville AHQ (Brunswick County) Kenbridge AHQ (Lunenburg County) Victoria AHQ (Lunenburg) and Lawrenceville AHQ (Brunswick County).

As an Operator Maintenance you will:
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.
Attend work zone training prepare work zones and perform traffic control.
Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques: identify workplace safety hazards make suggestions for improvement wear proper personal protection equipment maintain current knowledge of safety rules regulations laws and use equipment properly and safely.
Participate as a working team member performing manual labor including clearing drainage cutting brush pothole patching and fulfilling tasks required to complete road maintenance projects.
Complete pretrip inspections perform preventive maintenance and operate power tools and light to heavy equipment.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date at any locations within the South Hill Residency.

VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pretax spending accounts state funded short and longterm disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Starting June 1 2022 in addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package a $3000 signon bonus is available for qualified candidates. A 12month tenure agreement is required.

This position is eligible for VDOTs Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee please be sure to answer the How did you find out about this opportunity question by selecting Other and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore please access the following link: to review them and if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Safety shoes required.
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.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of light medium and heavyduty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment materials methods and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal storms and accident cleanup.
Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
A combination of training experience or education in Maintenance Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

Verification of work history DMV records check and a fingerprintbased criminal history check will be conducted prior to first day of employment. Preemployment physical will be required to include a drug screen for CLP or CDL holders. Safety shoes are required in performance of job duties which are a reimbursable item. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

Employees hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entrylevel drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time upgrade their CDL to a Class A from a Class B or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA approved EntryLevel Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours on average of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered. 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 therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

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: Information

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In support of the Commonwealths 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.