H4074 - Laborer Wage

Job Description

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. Perform special duties as assigned.

• Emergency Operations:
  Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.
• Emergency Operations – Snow, ice and debris removal:
  Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris and provide accident clean‑up and traffic control during and after normal working hours.
• Job Safety:
  Demonstrate proper work‑site protection techniques, identify hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety, wear proper personal protection equipment, and maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely, apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc., and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment in accordance with VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Manual Labor:
  Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives, performing manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and manual labor. Complete pre‑trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand‑held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand‑held and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Equipment Repair, Construction, or Maintenance desired.
• Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.
• Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean‑up.
• Skill in equipment operation and performing preventive maintenance.

Competency Model

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Other

• Government Administration

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre‑employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre‑employment physical
• Drug screen