Emergency Maintenance Operators - Farmville Residency

Title: Emergency Maintenance Operators - Farmville Residency State Role Title: Transportation Operator II Hiring Range: $25.00 - $47.19 Pay Band: 2 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Buckingham AHQ Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs Recruitment Type: General Public - G Top dollar for CDL/Equipment Operators to work as Emergency Maintenance Operators . VDOT's Farmville Residency is seeking to fill seasonal equipment operator positions at the Buckingham, Crafton's Gate, Cumberland, Dillwyn, Hampden Sydney and Phenix AHQ to work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions. Job Duties These positions are classified as wage and no state benefits are provided. Emergency operators will be eligible for overtime for designated emergencies. COV email accounts will no longer be required. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations between October and April. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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, 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 Candidates must be skilled in operating highway equipment during inclement weather conditions and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and work on-call during 12-hour day or night shifts to support emergency operations. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Valid Commercial Driver's License required. Additional Considerations Experience performing snow removal operations. Experience operating equipment such as single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, rubber tire front end loader, etc. Experience working 12-hour shifts, night and day, when necessary. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. 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. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. Valid driver's license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp 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: Shanon Gardner Phone: 434-907-7704 Email: shanon.gardnervdot.virginia.gov 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.