Title: Non CDL Emergency Workers

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $17.70 - $47.18

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Culpeper District Complex

Agency Website: https://virginiadot.gov/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT's Culpeper District is seeking non-CDL operators to be on-call during inclement weather within Culpeper, Orange, Louisa, Fluvanna, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.

Incumbents will operate equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, and motor grader, to clear snow and ice. Perform manual labor as needed.

This position will also be on-call for other types of weather emergencies. Performance of these duties will require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

Positions are seasonal/temporary with no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Experience performing physically demanding manual labor.
• Experience operating equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night.

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing snow removal with equipment.
• Advanced level experience operating equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, motor grader, skid steer loader, etc.

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.  he 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 in obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience details may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

Due to the emergency nature of these positions, screening of applications will commence September 10, and then occur weekly until filled.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified before employment. Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre­ employment physical. Requires approved safety shoes, which is a reimbursable expense after employment. Personal protective equipment is provided. 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.

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 employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: VDOT Shared Values and Ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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” VDOT Information

Contact Information

Name: Sherr Johnson

Phone: 540-727-7055

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.