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.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this
Position:
Competency Model
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Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths
Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics [https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp]
Standards of Conduct
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QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
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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