Operator Maintenance

Title: Operator Maintenance

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $42418 $68929

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Prince George AHQ

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Would you like to build a career in highway maintenance and construction an industry that will offer you longterm career opportunities and excellent benefits Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Petersburg Residency.

We are filling positions for the Prince George and McKenney Area Headquarters. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment package within 90 days from the closing date.

We are seeking experienced individuals to operate power tools and heavy equipment (chain saws trimming and chipping machines dump truck loader backhoe motor grader tractor w/ attachments) and perform manual labor. 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.

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 comprehensive compensation and benefits package a $3000 signon bonus is available for qualified candidateswho have a valid CDL.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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants at: .

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values therefore please visit to review them and if in agreement we welcome you to apply. 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. Please visit for additional information.

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 heavy duty 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 response and 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 CDL or CLP Permit.

Special Instructions

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: utilizes a marketbased pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Maureen Paciello

Phone:

Email:

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.