Operator Maintenance (Specialty Crew)
Company: Virginia Department of Transportation
Location: Dinwiddie
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Title: Operator Maintenance (Specialty Crew) State Role Title:
Transportation Operator II Hiring Range: $39,594-$64,341 Pay Band:
2 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: McKenney AHQ Agency
Website: www.virigniadot.org/jobs Recruitment Type: General Public
- G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT),
Petersburg Residency is seeking an individual to serve the citizens
of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission
to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that
is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves
quality of life. We are seeking an individual interested in joining
our team who is 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.As a maintenance operator on the Specialty Crew, 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, forming and
finishing concrete, pipe and precast structure installation,
dewatering operations, finish grading, clearing drainage, pot-hole
patching, and fulfilling tasks required to complete road
maintenance projects complete pre-trip 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. Position is located
at the McKenney Area Headquarters assigned to the Specialty
Crew.\"Starting June 1, 2022, in addition to a comprehensive
compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is
available for qualified candidates. A 12-month tenure agreement is
required.--NOTE: This position is eligible for VDOT--s Employee
Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by
an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the -- How did
you find out about this opportunity question-- by selecting --
Other-- and entering their full name and either work email or phone
number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable
rewards. Only one person may be entered.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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. For more information, please visit -- Information for
VDOT Employees and Applicants-- at:
http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
Minimum Qualifications You are minimally qualified if you have: --
- knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs -- -
knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, and methods
-- - demonstrated experience in equipment operation comparable to
that used in highway maintenance/construction activities -- -
ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting
up to 50 pounds-- - skill in the operation and maintenance of hand
and power tools -- - ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card
within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter -- - 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 Additional Considerations
. valid CDL or CDL Learner--s Permit . experience with heavy manual
labor and heavy equipment operation . experience performing
preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs. experience
forming and finishing concrete. experience installing pipe.
experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms
and accident response and clean-up . High school diploma or GED
preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for
education. 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.
Verification of work history, DMV records check, and a
fingerprint-based criminal history check will be conducted prior to
first day of employment. Pre-employment physical will be required,
to include a drug screen for CLP or CDL holders. Safety shoes are
required in performance of job duties, which are a reimbursable
item.NOTE: Employees 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. 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.VDOT is an emergency response agency. This
position is essential requiring you to work in emergencies, to
include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours;
assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in
severe weather.State applications will only be accepted as
submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp
System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax,
or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to
fully represent qualifications and work history on the State
application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant
is based on the information provided on the application, therefore,
it is essential to fully complete each section of the application
and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state
application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact
your interview eligibility.The Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both
policy and practice. For more information about our employment
practices, please visit -- Information for VDOT Employees and
Applicants--:
http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.--
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.-- Contact Information Name:
Maureen Paciello Phone: 804-801-4227 Email:
maureen.paciello@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.
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