Crew Leader Maintenance (C.E.R.Team)

Title: Crew Leader Maintenance - Citizen Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.Team)

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $43,127 - $70,082

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Toms Brook Area Headquarters

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Are you a motivated maintenance professional driven by working independently and providing outstanding customer service?  VDOT's C.E.R.Team Crew Leader is the job for you!

Job Duties

VDOT's Staunton District Edinburg Residency is seeking a highly motivated Crew Leader to lead a two-man crew in responding to citizen work orders that are received by VDOT's Customer Service Center.  In addition, as the qualified candidate, you will perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor as well as perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee outside of normal work hours during emergency conditions.

This position will work out of the Toms Brook Area Headquarters and serve Shenandoah County. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Safety shoes required.
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
• 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 operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.

Additional Considerations

• Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
• Experience preparing reports and keeping records.
• Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
• Experience in roadway maintenance and repair. Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations. Experience overseeing the work of others.
• Experience leading and training work crews.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
• Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.
• Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.
• Flagger

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.

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 from a Class A to 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.

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