Highway Maintenance Crew Member
Company: Virginia Department of Transportation
Location: Louisa
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Title: Highway Maintenance Crew Member State Role Title:
Transportation Operator II Hiring Range: $40,000 - $59,836 Pay
Band: 2 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Cuckoo AHQ
Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties VDOT Culpeper
District is looking for an experienced equipment operator for our
Cuckoo AHQ located in Mineral, VA.As a Highway Maintenance Crew
Member, you will:Work as part of a team clearing drainage, removing
debris, cutting brush, and roadway maintenance. Tasks include
installing culvert pipes, grading gravel roads, hauling gravel and
debris, roller patching, and a host of other duties needed to
maintain Virginia--s roads.Operate equipment such as, but not
limited to, dump trucks, backhoes, graders, tar kettles, rollers,
loaders, mowing tractors, etc. For each piece of equipment
operated, you will complete a pre-trip inspection and maintain
equipment for readiness. Use hand and power tools and perform
manual labor tasks.This position is required to work during
emergencies. You will respond to emergencies blocking roads, such
as traffic accidents and debris, provide traffic control and
perform activities to reopen the road. During severe weather, you
will prepare for, and operate equipment to remove snow and ice,
along with working in other types of hazardous weather affecting
road conditions. Severe weather shifts are typically 12-hours in
length, including after hours, weekends and holidays.You will set
up work zones and perform traffic control, focusing on proper work
site protection. Safety is our number one focus, so you are
encouraged to identify workplace safety hazards and make
recommendations for improvements.Why Choose VDOT:In addition to a
rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including
competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending
accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State
Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with
employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State
funds a Short- and Long-Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous
benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance
programs, wellness programs, etc.VDOT employees have Shared Values
and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork,
transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of
work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to
review our values and ethics. Click here to review
http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp. If you share
these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our
organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this
Code of Ethics. Minimum Qualifications Experience in roadway
maintenance or construction. Possess knowledge of equipment,
materials, methods, and procedures used in roadway maintenance or
construction. Experience in operating equipment such as dump
trucks, loaders, graders, backhoe, etc. Able to read and follow
oral and written instructions. Able to perform heavy manual labor,
including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Skilled in using hand
and power tools. Valid driver--s license required at hire. A
Commercial Driver--s License and DOT medical card are required
within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter. VDOT is
willing to assist with enrollment and payment of a CDL course.
Additional Considerations Valid CDL (Class A or B) with appropriate
endorsements. Experience in heavy equipment operation. Experience
performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms
and accident response and clean-up. Special Instructions You will
be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
r-- -sum-- - is submitted successfully. Please refer to -- Your
Application-- in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation
of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted
successfully. Please refer to \"your application\" in your account
to check the status of your application for this position. The
decision to interview an applicant is based on the information
provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those
who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful
with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application
or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview
eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email,
postal mail, fax, or in person will not be consideredFingerprint
based background check, references, work history and DMV records
will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible
to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not
available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been
approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not
align with the Commonwealth pay bands. Applicants selected for an
interview will be required to perform a skills demonstration as
part of the interview process.All employees hired without a valid
CDL are required to obtain a CDL within 11 months of their hire
date. Employees cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to
receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. The
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
requires entry-level drivers (who are seeking to take the skills
test to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade a CDL, or obtain a
hazardous materials endorsement) to complete a FMCSA- approved
Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Virginia department
of Motor Vehicles can grant a CDL or endorsement. The ELD training
course is comprised of 160 hours, on average. VDOT is willing to
assist with course enrollment and payment upon acceptance of an ELD
Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.Work requires
unrestricted mobility and the ability to work in all types of
weather, terrain and standing for long periods. Must be able to
lift 50 pounds. Requires approved safety shoes, which is a
reimbursable expense after employment. Personal protective
equipment is provided.We are a \"Virginia Values Veterans\" (V3)
official certified company and state agency that provides hiring
preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard
in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or
Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly
on your state application. Contact Information Name: Sherri Johnson
Phone: 540-727-7055 Email: sherri.garcia@vdot.virginia.gov In
support of the Commonwealth--s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the
Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this
opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of
Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired
(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions
and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to
DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to
get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for
Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or
DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Keywords: Virginia Department of Transportation, Charlottesville , Highway Maintenance Crew Member, Professions , Louisa, Virginia
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