Operator Apprentice

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance.

• Emergency Operations:
  Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• Emergency Operations:
  Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.
• Job Safety:
  Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Manual Labor:
  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.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain valid 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 operate and maintain hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain light and medium duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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 perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated learning agility.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and procedures transferrable to performing highway maintenance activities.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance of light, medium-duty equipment similar to that used for highway maintenance and repair.

• A combination of training, experience, or training in Highway Maintenance, or related field desired.
• Experience in manual labor such as landscaping. Experience in the operation of light and medium-duty equipment.
• Experience in snow removal and emergency response activities. Experience in preventive maintenance and minor equipment repair.
• Experience performing heavy manual labor similar to roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Successful performance track record.
• Valid CDL Learner's Permit; or greater.

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Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct