Title: Emergency Maintenance CDL Operators - Spotsylvania

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $20.56 - $47.19/hr

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Chancellor AHQ, Massaponax AHQ, Falmouth AHQ, and Post Oak AHQ

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Put your CDL and Equipment Operator skills to work! VDOT’s Fredericksburg Residency is seeking to fill multiple equipment operators in Spotsylvania County (Chancellor, Post Oak, Falmouth, and Massaponax Area Headquarters) to work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions. These positions are classified as wage and no state benefits are provided. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations between November and May.

These emergency medium & heavy-duty equipment operators (CDL holders) stand-by for “call-in” seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. During inclement weather, they will operate and maintain roadway equipment (such as dump trucks, front end loaders, and tractors), to clear snow and ice from roadways; apply abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces; and perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plows and blades, and performing debris removal. Position may also be called in to respond during other types of weather emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates should be skilled in operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, motor graders.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work call-out during day or night shifts to support emergency operations
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (minimum Class B) required for role

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, front end loader, etc.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on diverse equipment
• Experience working 12-hour shifts, night and/or day, when necessary

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.

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.

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 employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

"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."

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: [email protected]