Equipment Operator

Operator Emergency CDL Wage

Perform special duties as assigned. Stand-by for "call in" seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities. How you will contribute:

• Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces. May also be called in to respond during other types of weather emergencies.
• Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, and blades, and perform debris removal.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather events.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work during the day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skilled in operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Emergency Operation, Snow Removal or related field desired.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Ability to perform snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, front end loader, etc.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, night, and/or day, when necessary.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. Equal Opportunity Employer