Title: Bridge Operator â Chatham Bridge Crew - *$3,000 sign on Bonus*

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $38,506 - $62,572

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Chatham AHQ

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Candidates must have a minimum of a Commercial Learners Permit prior to being hired. Preference will be given to candidates who already have a current CDL.
Seeking qualified individual to repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates who have a current CDL. Current and former VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics.
http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp
We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching,. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices. Skill in the use of carpentry tools, concrete forming and finishing methods, fabricating steel components and welding. Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment (e.g. dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, excavators, track-hoe, etc.), as well as in the use of hand and power tools. Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools. Ability to perform heavy manual labor, work at heights, in moving traffic, over and in water and under other adverse conditions. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts. Ability to work well individually and as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to obtain certifications in work zone safety, flagging, chainsaw safety, First Aid and CPR.

Additional Considerations

Experience in bridge maintenance and construction. Experience in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding. Experience in operating an excavator, trackhoe with bucket or hoe-ram in constricted areas of work sites. Possession of valid CDL.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Valid driverâs license and safety shoes requires. Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment physical, drug screen, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Applicants selected for interview will be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL from a Class A to a Class B, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course to obtain your CDL upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

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 â Your Applicationâ 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.
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 â Information for VDOT Employees and Applicantsâ: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

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. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 \u0026 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.

\"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: Roxanna Benedikter

Phone: 434316-2191

Email: rs.benedikter@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.