Title : Maintenance Crew Leader - Bryant AHQ

State Role Title : Transportation Operator III

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

Pay Band : 3

Agency : VA Dept of Transportation

Location : Bryant AHQ

Agency Website : www.vdot.virginia.gov / careers

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

Candidates must have a minimum of a Commercial Learners Permit prior to being hired. Preference will be given to candidates who already have a current CDL.

Position will serve as a lead worker on a work crew and perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia roadways.

Position will plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish work. Will determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques, ensure crew has proper personal protective equipment and train crew members in proper safety methods.

Will apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc., and take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.

Will conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to the Superintendent. Will assist with recordkeeping and administrative tasks and serve as back-up to AHQ supervision.

Additional positions in the Appomattox Residency may be filled from this applicant pool within 90 days of the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance / construction practices and procedures. Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.

Skill operating and maintaining light / medium / heavy duty trucks and equipment. Ability to lead, direct and train others.

Ability to complete paperwork and maintain records. Ability to perform manual labor and use hand and power tools. Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.

Additional Considerations

Experience using computers and software applications. Experience applying inventory practices and procedures. Experience leading and training work crews.

Emergency operations experience to include snow removal, storm damage and accident clean-up. Experience preparing reports and keeping records.

Possession of Intermediate Work Zone and DEQ Land Disturber certifications, as well as a current CDL.

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 resume 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 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.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

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.

Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, land disturber, work zone safety and flagger certifications. Must obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.

Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment.

Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Requires approved safety shoes. Position is designated as essential and will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.

All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL from a Class B to a Class A, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement.

The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course to obtain your CDL upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.

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

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link : https : / / www.vadars.org / drs / cpid / PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name : Roxanna Benedikter

Phone : 434-316-2191

Email : rs.benedikter@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.

Last updated : 2024-05-14