Equipment Operator Class B CDL Required
Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Hampton VA
Employment Type: Full Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking an Equipment Operator to work onsite in Hampton VA.
- Preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance
- Operate light medium and heavy-duty highway maintenance equipment including backhoes dump trucks loaders motor graders tractors bush hogs and similar equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Support roadway maintenance activities such as traffic flagging work zone and traffic control setup brush cutting ditch and debris removal pothole patching and emergency roadway response operations.
- Conduct heavy manual labor as required including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all applicable VDOT OSHA and industry safety standards and procedures.
- Read understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors project management and team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or Project Management.
- When directed serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment materials methods and procedures.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining roadway maintenance equipment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to safety detail and compliance.
Certifications & Licensing
- Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (minimum requirement)
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of hire
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered
Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Work Environment & Conditions
- Outdoor work along interstate and roadway environments
- All-season all-weather conditions
- Flexible scheduling in support of a 24/7/365 operational environment
- Subject to weekend evening overtime and short-notice assignments
- Physically demanding work requiring prolonged standing walking lifting carrying bending climbing kneeling and reaching
- Performance monitored through routine evaluations
Required Skills:
Required Skills & Qualifications Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in all weather conditions. Strong situational awareness and ability to multitask in a fast-paced noisy environment. Scheduling flexibility including weekends holidays and varying shifts. Field operations experience preferred. Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor. Education & Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of traffic control operations rules and procedures. Familiarity with Hampton Roads interstates and local roadways. Strong command of the English language (verbal and written); Spanish bilingual skills are a plus. General working knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Experience with radio telephone and dispatch communications. Computer proficiency including Windows-based applications and Apple devices. Work Authorization Must be a U.S. Citizen Work Environment & Conditions 90-day probationary period. Required VDOT and industry-specific training. Hazardous work environment involving on-foot roadway operations. All-season all-hour interstate driving and facility coverage. Extended periods of standing or sitting may be required. Subject to short or no-notice work assignments. Safety apparel organizational uniforms and required equipment provided. Performance monitored through routine evaluations. Frequent interaction with the public and media.
