Operator Maintenance - Fairfax County, VA, United States - VA Dept of Transportation

VA Dept of Transportation
VA Dept of Transportation
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Fairfax County, VA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Operator Maintenance - FFX Specialty Crew


State Role Title:
Transportation Operator II


Hiring Range:
$45,534 - $73,992


Pay Band:
NV 2


Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation


Location:
Burke AHQ


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties

This position performs a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, manual labor, and repair on specialized construction and maintenance assignments throughout the NOVA District.

Equipment operation includes but is not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, tractors, pavers, rollers, and similar equipment. The incumbent performs various construction activities to include pipe installation/drainage work, paving, and concrete placement. All employees practice safety at all times and work as part of a team as well as independently.

VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

This position/crew works a 4-10 work schedule Monday through Thursday from 6am - 4:30pm year-round.


Required Skills:


  • Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
  • Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavyduty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and sketches.
  • Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.
  • Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.
  • 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 communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Licenses and certifications needed:

  • Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
  • Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator
  • Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Training
  • CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
  • Flagger

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge or experience in highway construction and maintenance equipment, materials, methods, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Skill in preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavyduty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
  • Skill in working with various types of construction materials to include asphalt and concrete.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools used for highway maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers in a
professional manner.

  • Valid Driver's License with 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 work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights,
weekends, and holidays.
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Additional Considerations

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements or CDL permit preferred.
  • Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident cleanup.
  • Experience in performing roadway maintenance and construction activities.
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain certifications including Basic Work Zone, Flagging and DCR Responsible Land Disturber.
  • A combination of training, experience and/or education which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Special Instructions
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short
- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Spons
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