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Location

Virginia | United States

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Job description

Title: Crew Leader Maintenance - Wytheville Residency

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $39,023 - $63,413

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:  Wytheville Residency

Agency Website:  

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The position of Crew Leader Maintenance serves as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways.
In this position you will be responsible for:
Job Safety – Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods. Promote safety as a top priority, and continuously monitor work site to ensure safety procedures are followed. Maintain work sites to ensure safety of work crew, landowners, and the traveling public. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.

Preventative Maintenance – Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance. Complete or oversee pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment.

Manual Labor – Participate as a leader or working member of the crew in order to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion. Complete assigned work as instructed in established time frames.

Leadership – Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Area Headquarters Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of work crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up to Area Headquarters supervision and may represent the AHQ at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.

Equipment Operation – Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques, materials, and specifications to perform more complex tasks. Perform and instruct crew in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. May demonstrate the hands-on use, operation, maintenance, and small repair.

Traffic Control – Provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone.

Respond to any and all emergency calls while on emergency response schedule.

Qualified applicants will have experience in roadway maintenance and repair. Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations. Experience overseeing the work of others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.

• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.

• Safety shoes required.

• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.

• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.

• Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment

Additional Considerations

• Experience preparing reports and keeping records.

• Experience using computers and software applications.

• Experience in roadway maintenance activities.

• Experience leading and training work crews.

• Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.

• Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.

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.

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

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: Kelly Pritchard

Phone: 276-696-3479

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.

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