Equipment Operator II

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking Equipment Operators to perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Equipment Operations includes but is not limited to; backhoe, dump truck, loader, motor-grader, tractor/bush-hog, and similar equipment. This position also engages in the following: flag traffic, set up work zones and traffic control, cut brush, clean ditches/debris, patch potholes, and perform emergency roadway operations. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities:

• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials methods, and procedures.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor (carry 50 pounds 50 yards).
• Able to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or demonstrated equivalent experience or training

Experience/Skill Sets:

• DOT medical card
• Must have a Class B CDL at minimum
• Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of employment

Work Conditions:

• 90-day probation period.
• Flexible schedule (relates to a 24/7/365 operating environment).
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all-season/all-hour operating conditions.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Work is primarily outside along interstate highways requiring necessary safety precautions involved in working with electricity in and alongside traffic.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment subject to short or no-notice work assignments and exposure to inclement weather.
• Work environment is informal, both team and autonomy oriented, having routine tasks with variable pace and pressure.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, carrying; frequently reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing can be expected.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluations.
• When directed by client or Project Management may function as a member of an Emergency Response Team.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment.
• Drug Screening will be conducted prior to employment.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Virginia Driver's License in good standing.

Compensation:

• $18.00 - $20.00/Hourly
• Vacation
• Sick
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

NOTE: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Valid driver's license is required. DMV records check is required. Pre-employment drug screen is required. Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check is required.

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