Maintenance Operator - Lancaster, United States - VA Dept of Transportation

VA Dept of Transportation
VA Dept of Transportation
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Lancaster, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Title:
Maintenance Operator - Brookvale


State Role Title:
Transportation Operator II


Hiring Range:
$39,594 - $64,341


Pay Band: 2


Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation


Location:
Brookevale AHQ


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties

  • What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU

Are you able to operate power tools and heavy equipment (chain saws, trimming and chipping machines, dump truck, loader, backhoe, motor grader, tractor w/attachments) and perform manual labor? The Fredericksburg District - Northern Neck Residency is seeking individuals interested in joining our highway maintenance team.

This position will report to the Brookvale Area Headquarters.

As a maintenance operator, you will:

  • Respond to emergency roadway and severe weather events to prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other types of hazardous road conditions
  • Attend work zone training, prepare work zones and perform traffic control
  • Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques: identify workplace safety hazards, make suggestions for improvement, wear proper personal protection equipment, maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and use equipment properly and safely
  • Participate as a working team member performing manual labor including, clearing drainage, cutting brush, pothole patching, and fulfilling tasks required to complete road maintenance projects
  • Complete pretrip inspections, perform preventive maintenance and operate power tools and light to heavy equipment


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.


NOTE:
This position requires approved safety shoes. Preference will be given to current CDL carriers.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor
  • Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
  • 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
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools
  • Ability to perform safe/skilled operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavyduty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair

Additional Considerations

  • Experience in roadway maintenance and construction
  • Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements
  • Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident cleanup
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs

Special Instructions
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 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.


NOTE:

All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date.

You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification.

Effective February 7, 2022, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL to a Class A from a Class B, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement.

The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training.

VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.


This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

"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."

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