Transportation Operator-28

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking qualified Highway Maintenance Laborers to fill a vacancy at the Area Headquarters within the Williamsburg Residency. Multiple positions will be filled from this Recruitment in the following Counties: James City and York.Duties include:Assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding right of ways.Operation of hand and power tools.Performance of minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.Wear proper personal protection equipment.Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).Utilize equipment properly and safely.Ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.Handles emergency operations, to include snow removal, storms, and accidental clean-up.Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives.Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.Other duties as assigned by a VDOT Manager, Direct Supervisor, and/or Project Manager.May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.Job Requirements:Qualifications:Education:High School Diploma or GEDEquivalent experience or training may substitute for educationLicense/Registrations:Virginia Driver s License in good standingCDL preferred but NOT requiredMinimum Requirements:Knowledge of equipment operation and performing preventative maintenanceKnowledge of performing roadway maintenance and construction activitiesDemonstrates experience in equipment operations comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activitiesAbility to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting 50 pounds maximumSkill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power toolsAbility to work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidaysCompensation Range:$13.19 to $15.00/hourlyOther Requirements:18 years of age or olderDrug ScreeningBackground CheckRequired VDOT/Industry TrainingWork Conditions:90-day probation periodPotential for significant periods of sitting or standingMay be subject to short or no-notice work assignmentsMonitored performance with routine evaluationOccasional interaction with the public/mediaNOTE: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Contract Management will determine when essential positions are required.Valid driver's license is required. DMV records check is required. Criminal History Records Check and Fingerprint check is required.U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities...