State of Virginia
Emergency Equipment Operator - Non-CDL
State of Virginia, Salem, Virginia, us, 24155
Title: Emergency Equipment Operator - Non-CDL
State Role Title: Transportation Operator I
Hiring Range: $20 - $29.63
Pay Band: 1
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem Residency
Agency Website: www.VirginiaDOT.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What Drives you? VDOT's Salem Residency has a great opportunity for you to serve the community where you live. We will fill multiple Emergency Laborer positions at our various locations in Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, and Craig County to work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions. These positions are classified as hourly and no state benefits are provided. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations between September and April.
These emergency operators stand-by for "call-in" work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. During inclement weather, qualified candidates will operate equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, tractors, and skid steers to clear snow and ice. Will assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways; applying 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.
VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have the ability to operate equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors.
Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work call-out during day and/or night shifts to support emergency operations.
Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Valid driver's license required, with the ability to travel independently to work locations..
Additional Considerations
Recent experience performing heavy manual labor.
Experience performing snow removal operations, especially using loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors.
Experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on diverse equipment.
Experience working 12 hour shifts, night and/or day, when necessary.
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.
Will be required to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions.
Safety shoes required, but not provided with othe personal protective equipment.
If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
* Employment reference check and work history verification;* DMV license and records check;* Fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Position is open through Decemer 15th. Multiple positions will be filled. Positions are filled as wage employees for whom state benefits are not provided.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online through the Recruitment Management System (PageUP). 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 or optional resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete state application and/or resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to 'Your Application' while logged into your PageUP account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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: Teresa Windsor
Phone: 540-418-2382
Email: teresa.windsor@vdot.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.
State Role Title: Transportation Operator I
Hiring Range: $20 - $29.63
Pay Band: 1
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem Residency
Agency Website: www.VirginiaDOT.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What Drives you? VDOT's Salem Residency has a great opportunity for you to serve the community where you live. We will fill multiple Emergency Laborer positions at our various locations in Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, and Craig County to work 12-hour shifts during 24-hour emergency operations conditions. These positions are classified as hourly and no state benefits are provided. Positions are temporary and will be utilized for emergency situations between September and April.
These emergency operators stand-by for "call-in" work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities, as required. During inclement weather, qualified candidates will operate equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, tractors, and skid steers to clear snow and ice. Will assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways; applying 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.
VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have the ability to operate equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors.
Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work call-out during day and/or night shifts to support emergency operations.
Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Valid driver's license required, with the ability to travel independently to work locations..
Additional Considerations
Recent experience performing heavy manual labor.
Experience performing snow removal operations, especially using loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and tractors.
Experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on diverse equipment.
Experience working 12 hour shifts, night and/or day, when necessary.
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.
Will be required to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions.
Safety shoes required, but not provided with othe personal protective equipment.
If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
* Employment reference check and work history verification;* DMV license and records check;* Fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Position is open through Decemer 15th. Multiple positions will be filled. Positions are filled as wage employees for whom state benefits are not provided.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online through the Recruitment Management System (PageUP). 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 or optional resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete state application and/or resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to 'Your Application' while logged into your PageUP account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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: Teresa Windsor
Phone: 540-418-2382
Email: teresa.windsor@vdot.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.