Title: Emergency Maintenance Operators â Abingdon Residency

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $25.00 - $44.92/Per Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Abingdon AHQ

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Top dollar for CDL/Equipment Operators to work as Emergency Workers. VDOTâs Abingdon Residency is seeking to fill multiple hourly seasonal equipment operators at the Abingdon, Chilhowie, Marion, and North Bristol AHQs to work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions.

These positions are classified as wage and no state benefits are provided. Emergency operators will be eligible for overtime for designated emergencies. COV email accounts will no longer be required. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations between October and April. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

These emergency Medium \u0026 Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators (CDL holders) stand-by for â call-inâ seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. During inclement weather, 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 must be skilled in operating highway equipment during inclement weather conditions and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and work on-call during 12-hour day or night shifts to support emergency operations. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Valid Commercial Driverâs License required.

Additional Considerations

Experience performing snow removal operations. Experience operating equipment such as single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, rubber tire front end loader, etc. Experience working 12-hour shifts, night and 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 â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Will be required to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather and hazardous traffic conditions. Safety shoes required. Selected applicant must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to employment. Fingerprint based criminal history background check, 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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginiaâs Job Board. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Kelly Pritchard

Phone: 276-696-3479

Email: kelly.pritchard@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.