Laborer Wage

Title: Laborer Wage

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $17.33$28.17

Pay Band: 1

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 Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Petersburg Residency.

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT IS LIMITED TO 29 HOURS A WEEK 1500 HOURS IN A 12MONTH PERIOD AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO STATE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Richmond District Petersburg Residency is seeking qualified Highway Maintenance Laborers to fill vacancies at our Prince George and Nottoway Area Headquarters.

These positions will assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding right of ways. You will perform highway maintenance activities such as patching potholes litter and debris removal and tree trimming as well as laboring on larger roadway construction projects such as culvert replacements. Duties of the position will include extensive use of hand and power tools such as shovels rakes blowers tampers and chainsaws as well as operation of medium to heavy duty equipment. Performs manual labor practices safety at all times and works as part of a team as well as independently.

The positions are designated as essential and as such all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations and requires work outside of normal hours including nights weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Skill in the operation maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Valid drivers license
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment materials methods and procedures.
Skill in the operation maintenance of handheld and power tools.
Ability to read follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

* Experience in equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
* Experience performing roadway maintenance and/or construction activities.
* Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal storms and accident cleanup.
* a combination of training experience or education in Maintenance construction or related field.

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.

If selected as a finalist you will undergo a fingerprintbased criminal history records check required. References work history and DMV records verified prior to commencement of employment. Selected applicants holding a valid CDL must complete a preemployment physical and drug screen otherwise applicants will be required to complete a preemployment physical. Position requires unrestricted mobility working in all types of weather terrain and standing for long periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires approved safety shoes which is a reimbursable expense. Ability to perform manual labor to include standing bending and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to obtain flagger and work zone certifications.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT IS LIMITED TO 29 HOURS A WEEK 1500 HOURS IN A 12MONTH PERIOD AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO STATE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at.

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

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.