Operator Maintenance - Structure & Bridge

Title: Operator Maintenance

• Structure & Bridge

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $47,614 - $77,373

Pay Band: NV 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Manassas, Mason King Ct

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

This position works a 4-10 weekly schedule: 4 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) for 10 hour days.

As a Maintenance Operator, your duties will be:

• MANUAL LABOR - Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
• ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS - Respond to emergency roadway and severe weather events. Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. 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.
• JOB SAFETY - Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear 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.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATION - Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS - Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding, and concrete finishing. Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures.
• PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB & POSITION:

• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions.

• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.

• Skill in fabricating steel components and welding.

• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming, and finishing.

• Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water, and under other adverse conditions.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.

• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

• Ability to work well individually and as a team member.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• 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.

• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, etc.

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. All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

This position also requires approved safety shoes as a reimbursable expense.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.

• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.

• 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 minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.

• Ability to work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic, and under other adverse conditions.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement, and finishing.

• Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.

• Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.

• Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.

• Experience fabricating or welding steel components.

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.

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.

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

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.

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.

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 & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155..

Contact Information

Name: Cheri Kelly

Phone: 703-259-1780

Email: cheri.kelly@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.