Job Description

Roadway Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. This role involves both skilled equipment operations and general manual labor in roadway maintenance. As an essential employee, you will also perform emergency roadway operations.

How You Will Contribute

Emergency Operations

• Operate and maintain light and medium-duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.
• 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 during emergency situations.

Equipment Operations

• Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy-duty highway equipment and vehicles to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.

Job Safety

• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
• Use equipment properly and safely.
• Apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for detours, lane closures, and work zones.
• Maintain a 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.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Traffic Control Devices

• Install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices for work zones, detours, and lane closures in assigned areas, adhering to MUTCD standards.
• Assist in tracking inventory and maintaining records related to traffic control devices.

What Will Make You Successful

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret work plans and specifications, and complete accurate work documentation.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and complete simple paperwork.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them 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 interpret plans and sketches.
• Ability to work on a team to complete work assignments.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of work zone traffic control standards and techniques.

Skills

• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
• Skills related to materials, methods, and procedures for performing highway maintenance and operating equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Vehicle Operations or a related field is desired.
• Experience in emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and construction.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

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