Title: Inmate Crew Leader â Rustburg Inmate Crew *$3,000 Sign-on Bonus*

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $39,023 - $63,413

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Rustburg Specialty HQ

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the \"How did you find out about this opportunity question\" by selecting \"Other\" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

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. Position transports and provides on-the-job training and direction to inmate crews performing roadway maintenance activities. When not overseeing crews, position will perform a variety of routine and emergency roadway maintenance activities to include heavy manual labor and operation of specialized equipment. Additional vacancies in the Appomattox Residency may be filled from this applicant pool 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 VDOT and other state agency employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials and work methods. Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance. Ability to plan work schedules and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish tasks. Ability to complete reports and records, provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers, and perform heavy manual labor. Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, as well as hand and power tools. Valid driverâs license. Must be able to possess and carry firearms.

Additional Considerations

Experience in inmate supervision. Possession of Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate and security and firearms certifications. Valid Commercial Driverâs License. Experience performing emergency operations to include snow removal, storm damage and accident clean-up.

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.

Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, animals and insects. Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. Must be able to obtain DOC inmate security and firearms certifications, as well as First Aid, CPR, work zone safety and flagger certifications as soon as training is made available. Must be able to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 6 months of employment. Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment. Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Requires approved safety shoes. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights, weekends and holidays. 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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). 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 RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit \"Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants\" at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employeees.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: 434-316-2191

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.