Title: Crew Leader S&B

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $47,764 - $77,617

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Charlottesville Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT's Culpeper District has an exciting opportunity available in its Structure and Bridge Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Crew Leader Structure and Bridge vacancy. This position serves as a member and leader of a crew performing repairs, maintenance, and replacement of bridges and structures to maintain the district’s roadways and bridges. This position is based out of our Charlottesville Residency.

Core Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Routinely demonstrate safety behaviors as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities. Manages area(s) of responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Demonstrates and routinely practices safety behaviors as a condition of employment. Reports all safety accidents, incidents and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Fabricate bridge superstructure elements including steel beams and pre-cast concrete slabs. Perform all necessary rebar cutting and installation and shop fabrication necessary. Perform mathematical calculations to measure and layout construction elements; determine quantities, and simple geometric layout on bridges and culverts. Read and interpret bridge plans, shop drawings, and sketches.
• Lead and apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
• Provide traffic control in support of bridge operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone.
• Performs manual labor and other tasks to accomplish the construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel, and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
• Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all • equipment needed to perform bridge related construction and or maintenance tasks.
• Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Bridge Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up Bridge supervision and may represent work unit at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.
• Lead and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and power tools used in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Build and install footers, abutments and wing walls by placing and finishing major and minor concrete elements. Erect fabricated steel beam bridges and install timber and concrete bridge decks.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of skilled workers.

• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to highway and bridge maintenance.

• Ability to read, interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals. Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.

• Considerable skill in the use of various hand, power and carpentry tools, concrete forming and finishing methods and fabricating steel components and welding.

• Ability to perform physically demanding heavy manual labor, to work at heights, in and over water, around heavy traffic conditions, irregular terrain, and other adverse conditions.

• Basic knowledge of inventory practices and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of bridge fabrication and maintenance methods, equipment, materials and procedures.

• Ability to complete reports and records; to use computers and software applications.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to measure and layout construction elements on bridges and culverts.

• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed for accomplish the job.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Skilled in rough and finished carpentry and skilled in pouring, forming and finishing concrete.

• Considerable skill in the operation of equipment used for highway and, or bridge maintenance.

Additional Considerations

• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.

• Current possession of Class A, CDL.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Bridge Repair or related field desired.

• Possession of Crane Operator Certification

• Experience preparing reports, keeping records and using computers.

• Skilled in welding and fabrication of steel components.

• Experience leading and training skilled workers.

• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).

• Extensive experience in bridge fabrication and maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.

• DEQ: Responsible Land Disturber (RLD).

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.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
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.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short- and Long-Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review http://www.virginiadot.org/about/mission andvalues.asp. If you share these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for roadway maintenance, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a (insert position), you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Allen

Phone: 540-641-8401

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.