Title: Crew Leader Traffic

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $46,373-$75,356

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you looking for an opportunity to implement processes and procedures to keep the state of Virginia safe? We are searching for individuals driven by safety to support state traffic operations.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an individual to serve as a lead worker on crews performing duties associated with district operations (such as field reviews, installation and Maintenance of pavement markings and messages) on primary, secondary, and interstate routes. You will review requests and field conditions; gather data and prepare drawings or sketches; and determine tools, materials, and equipment needed. Positions will schedule assignments received from supervisor, identify proper procedures and work assignment; review work to ensure activities are performed correctly and provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance. Perform manual labor, equipment operation and preventative maintenance on equipment; document/report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and materials usage; and review and approve documentation associated with work activities. May provide technical advice to contractors.

"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short and long term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment, as well providing on-site direction and technical guidance.
• Experience with traffic control device installation, investigations and data collection pertaining to sign installation, pavement markings and messages.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Safety shoes required,
• 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.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers.
• Experience applying federal, state and VDOT regulations and standards regarding traffic control devices, work zone traffic control standards and techniques, and safety regulations.
• Experience using and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience Reading, interpreting highway plans, sketches and technical documents.

Additional Considerations

• Progressive experience that reflects an increase in accountability and responsibility.
• Experience in pavement marking installation and messaging.
• Valid CDL, VDOT Flagger Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Training preferred

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

“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.”

Contact Information

Name: Maureen Paciello

Phone: 804-801-4227

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.