Transportation Operator I Be the first to apply Each winter, VDOT mobilizes to keep our roadways safe and passable during snow and ice events. To support this critical mission, we are recruiting dependable, safety-minded individuals to join Frederick County's Winchester AHQ's emergency operations team. Emergency operators play a vital role in keeping our communities moving. Team members may assist with plowing, snow removal, equipment operation, road treatment, and support tasks throughout the duration of winter weather events. These positions offer competitive pay, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety. This is a PART-TIME position that assists only with weather events.
Job Description:
Perform special duties as assigned. The position is to stand-by for "call in" work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. How you will contribute: Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces. Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, blades, and perform debris removal. Perform duties as assigned: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned. Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment used during inclement weather to support emergency operations and clearing roadways. What will make you successful: Ability to operate equipment such as loaders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment. Ability to work during the day or night shifts to support emergency operations. Safety shoes required. Valid driver's license. Additional Considerations: A combination of training, experience or education in Emergency Operations, snow removal or related field is desired. Ability to work 12-hour shifts, night and/or day, when necessary. Ability to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & 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. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check DMV Record Check Work History Verification References Pre-employment physical Drug screen
