Operator Maintenance Wage

Job Summary

The Roadway Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled equipment operations preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks to support roadway maintenance and repair activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation operations including emergency response during inclement weather and roadway incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Operations

• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations.

• Clear roadways of snow ice debris and perform cleanup after accidents.

• Provide on-site traffic control and support emergency response teams.

Equipment Operations

• Operate and maintain light medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles.

• Perform maintenance and construction-related work safely and efficiently.

Job Safety

• Apply proper work site protection techniques and follow all safety protocols.

• Identify and report workplace hazards; recommend improvements.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA VOSHA and MUTCD standards.

• Keep work environments clean organized and hazard-free.

Manual Labor

• Perform manual labor tasks as part of a crew to complete maintenance projects.

• Utilize various hand and power tools to carry out assigned duties.

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct inspections and perform routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.

• Ensure all equipment is properly serviced and safe for operation.

Traffic Control Devices

• Install maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones detours and lane closures.

• Follow MUTCD standards for placement and safety.

• Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining accurate work records.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read interpret and follow oral and written instructions work plans and specifications.

• Capable of performing heavy manual labor and working as part of a team.

• Knowledge of highway maintenance methods materials equipment and safety practices.

• Understanding of work zone safety traffic controls and flagging operations per MUTCD standards.

• Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools.

• Skill in operating light medium and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

• Working knowledge of federal and state traffic control regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain compliance thereafter.

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor and operate various equipment.

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures materials and safety requirements.

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining hand power and heavy equipment.

• Safety shoes required.