Operator Lead Fuel Truck Trailer

Title: Operator Lead Fuel Truck Trailer

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $51,010 - $82,892

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Would you like to build a career in highway transportation and construction, an industry that will offer you long-term career opportunities and excellent benefits? Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Equipment Section located in Colonial Heights.

VDOT’s Richmond District, Equipment Shop Team is excited to announce they are seeking an Operator - Heavy Equipment Hauler / Fuel Transporter to work in the Richmond Equipment Shop located in Colonial Heights. In this position, you are expected to lead, coordinate and transport equipment and supplies using tractor trailer and accessories. Operate roadway maintenance equipment and perform preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks during routine and emergency response operations. Must have ability to work independently. Skill in operation of a wide variety of automotive vehicles, trucks, wreckers, and other equipment used in highway maintenance and repair. Have knowledge of general equipment shop practices and procedures. Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions to include technical equipment repair manuals. We are looking for someone with advanced skill in the operation of tractor trailer and lowboy to haul equipment, fuel and supplies.

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.

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 modelling these values, therefore please visit www.virginiadot.org/about/missionsandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. 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. Please visit www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp. for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to gather data and prepare reports
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools used in repair of equipment
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Safety shoes required
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL and DOT Medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter; Must comply with DOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures
• Advanced skill in the operation of tractor trailer and lowboy to haul equipment and supplies
• Ability to lead and train others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

• Experience leading and training others
• Experience in equipment shop operations
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Vehicle Operations, or related field desired
• Experience driving CDL required equipment
• Experience in maintenance or construction related activities
• Experience in equipment operation and performing mec