Equipment Operator

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pavement Marking Operations Assistant to join the VDOT Richmond District Pavement Marking Crew. This role primarily involves setting up and relocating work zone signs during paint operations, supporting safe and efficient roadway marking projects.

This position pays $30/hour, is a 6-month assignment, 35–40 hours per week (weather permitting), no overtime, and is located at VDOT Richmond District Pavement Marking Crew, South Chesterfield, VA.

Primary Duties

• Operate shadow vehicles and/or TMA to support mobile/moving and stationary pavement marking operations per VDOT Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM)
• Provide safe driving in VDOT work zones
• Ensure proper drying time for wet pavement markings and prevent motorists from driving through wet paint
• Load and unload pavement marking materials and equipment
• Set up, relocate, and remove work zone cones and signs
• Operate hand tools and equipment (e.g., gas blower, shovel, broom, cleaning supplies)
• Provide excellent customer service to the public at all times
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Work Zone Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate handheld and hands-free communication devices while driving
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow directions
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb steps
• Ability to work outdoors during summer months
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work well with others
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL license
  
  

Successful ATHENA Employees Will Display The Following Characteristics

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  
  

The Benefits Of Working For ATHENA Include

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.