Transportation Operator

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking a qualified Highway Maintenance Laborer to fill a vacancy at the District annex. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities:

Duties include:

• Assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding right of ways.
• Operation of hand and power tools.
• Performance of minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
• Utilize equipment properly and safely.
• Ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Handles emergency operations, to include snow removal, storms, and accidental clean-up.
• Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.
• Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.

• CDL preferred but NOT required.

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Knowledge of equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of performing roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrates experience in equipment operations comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting 50 pounds maximum.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Conditions:

• 90-day probation period.

• Required VDOT/Industry Training

• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.
• Occasional interaction with the public/media.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment.
• Drug Screening will be conducted prior to employment.
• 18 years of age or older
• Virginia Driver's License in good standing

Compensation:

• $18.00 - $23.00/Hourly
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

NOTE: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Contract Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Valid driver's license is required. DMV records check is required. Criminal History Records Check and Fingerprint check is required.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

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