Highway Maintenance Laborer / Transportation Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Highway Maintenance Laborer / Transportation Operator

Location: Seaford, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking dependable and safety-conscious Highway Maintenance Laborers / Transportation Operators to support roadway maintenance operations in Seaford, VA. This position is responsible for assisting with roadway repairs, right-of-way maintenance, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, emergency response operations, and general highway maintenance activities while maintaining compliance with VDOT and OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with repairs and maintenance of state roadways and surrounding rights-of-way.
  
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and highway maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
  
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
  
• Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, VOSHA, company, and industry safety standards and procedures.
  
• Wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  
• Support roadway maintenance and construction activities as assigned.
  
• Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
• Assist with emergency response operations, including snow removal, storm response, accident cleanup, and other disaster-related activities.
  
• Participate as an active member of the maintenance crew to complete assigned projects and operational objectives.
  
• Respond to emergency call-outs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and adverse weather when required.
  
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members regarding work assignments and project progress.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or project management.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction activities.

• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment and performing preventive maintenance.

• Proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments and adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance crew.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Equivalent experience or training may be considered.

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

• Completion of all required VDOT and industry training.

• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.