Perform special duties as assigned. To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards.

How you will contribute:

Construction Operations : Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding, and concrete finishing. Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures.

Emergency Operations : Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control.

Environmental Protection : Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.

Equipment Operations : Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks.

Job Safety : Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

Manual Labor : Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.

Perform duties as assigned. :

Preventative Maintenance : Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

Ability to work well individually and as a team member.

Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.

Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

Ability to work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic and under other adverse conditions.

Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.

Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.

Safety shoes required.

Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.

Skill in fabricating steel components and welding.

Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction, Maintenance, Carpentry, or related field desired.

Flagger certification.

Skill in bridge maintenance or construction.

Skill in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement and finishing.

Skilled in fabricating or welding steel components.

Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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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 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

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