Title: Emergency Operator (Hourly - Lexington Residency)

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $47.19

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lexington Residency

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We're hiring licensed commercial drivers (CDL). Put your CDL and Equipment Operator skills to work! VDOT’s Lexington Residency is seeking to fill multiple equipment operators in Allegheny, Bath, Highland and Rockbridge counties. Operators must have the capability to report for emergency operations within a reasonable time frame and work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions.

These positions are classified as Wage (hourly) and no state benefits are provided. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations generally between November and May.

These emergency Medium & Heavy Duty Equipment Operators (CDL holders) stand-by for “call-in” seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. During inclement weather, you 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

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (minimum Class B) required for role.
• Candidates should be skilled in operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, motor graders.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work call-out during day or night shifts to support emergency operations.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, front end loader, etc.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Experience working 12 hour shifts, night and/or 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 “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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 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: Michelle Small

Phone: 540-332-7794

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.