Crew Leader Maintenance

Title: Crew Leader Maintenance

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $46373 $75356

Pay Band: 3

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 excited to announce they are seeking a Crew Leader Maintenance to work for our Sturgeonville Area Headquarters and Burnt Store Area Headquarters.

The Crew Leader will plan work schedules and identify/assign manpower materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job. Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; ensure crew has proper PPE; and train crews in proper safety methods. Apply MUTCD for detours lane closures work zones etc. and take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified; provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations; and conduct onthejob training and recommend additional training needs to Superintendent. Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper/safe use and maintenance of all equipment; apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques.

This position is designated as essential and as such all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather disaster response and emergency operations.

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

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.

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 interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
Ability to lead direct oversee the work of others and train others.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Safety shoes required.
Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
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.
Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.

Additional Considerations

Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Experience preparing reports and keeping records.
Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator
A combination of training experience or education in Construction or related field desired.
Experience using computers and software applications.
Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
Experience in roadway maintenance and repair. Experience in work zone setup traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations. Experience overseeing the work of others.
Experience leading and training work crews.
CPR with AED Standard First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.
Emergency operations experience to include snowremoval storm damage and accident cleanup.
Flagger

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. Fingerprint based background check references work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Preemployment physical with drug screen will be required. Requires approved safety shoes. 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

Name: Cayce Kump

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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.