Speciality Construction Operator

Title: Speciality Construction Operator

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $42,418-$68,929

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Would you like to build a career in highway maintenance 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), with the Chesterfield Residency’s Specialty Crew.

As a Specialty Construction Operator, you will work as a part of a team to perform a combination of highly skilled maintenance equipment operations, preventative maintenance, and heavy manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Equipment operation includes but is not limited to backhoes, excavators, tractors, dump trucks, pavers, rollers, and similar equipment. Will perform various roadway construction activities to include pipe installations/drainage work, paving, and concrete placement. 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. 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 located at the Chester Area Headquarters.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

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.

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.

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.

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 Chester Area Headquarters – Specialty Crew.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Safety shoes required.
• 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 read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms and accident clean-up.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or related field desired.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
• Valid Comme