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03213 - Operator Maintenance

Virginia, Mineral, VA, United States


Overview

Description for Candidates:

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee.
What will make you successful

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
Ability to operate and maintain light and medium duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.
Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.
Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.
Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
Safety shoes required.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.
Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
Competency Model

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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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