Operator Maintenance

Operator Maintenance

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations.
• Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
• Use equipment properly and safely.
• Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks to complete assigned work.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance.
• Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Install, maintain and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., in assigned areas using the MUTCD.
• Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.