Operator Traffic

Title: Operator Traffic

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

Are you looking for an opportunity to implement processes and procedures to keep the state of Virginia safe? We are searching for individuals driven by safety to support state traffic operations.

VDOT’s Richmond District is seeking an Operator Traffic to perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. This position will properly install and maintain longitudinal pavement markings, pavement messages and other traffic control devices.

"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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in the operation and maintenance of specialty equipment and complex machinery used in installation/repair of signs.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
• Experience performing heavy manual labor
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, as well as light, medium and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• 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 interpret plans and sketches.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in pavement markings and messaging operations.
• Experience and knowledge of roadway signs.
• Experience in emergency operations to include snow and ice removal, storms and debris clean-up.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of various types or traffic control devices.
• Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements
• Basic Tree cutting and chainsaw operator
• Basic work zone traffic control safety training.
• CPR with AED, standard first Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined course
• Flagger certification

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.

State applications will only be accepted as