Title: Laborer

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $17.33 hr. to $28.16 hr.

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Accomac AHQ

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This hourly/wage position is not entitled to the State’s benefits package. Positions filled through this recruitment are limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours in a 12-month period.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking a qualified Highway Maintenance Laborers to fill vacancies located at the Accomac Area Headquarters. This position performs a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways.

Safety

VDOT employees are expected to routinely demonstrate safety behaviors as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities. Manages area(s) of responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Demonstrates and routinely practices safety behaviors as a condition of employment. Reports all safety accidents, incidents and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.

Essential Emergency Operations

As defined by VDOT Department Memorandum (DM) Number: 17-1 – Emergency Operations and Traffic Management, VDOT is an emergency operation agency. As such, this job is essential to emergency response operations and expected to work in these situations. Report to work when called. Maintain communications with supervisor. Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting. Be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather.

Job Safety

Demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace hazards and make suggestions for improvements to ensure workplace safety. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA , VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

Preventative Maintenance

Perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance and manual labor. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Emergency Operations

Operate and maintain light, medium and heavy-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction activities.

Manual Labor

Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Skill in the operation, maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.

• Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

• Skill in the operation, maintenance of hand-held and power tools.

• Ability to read, follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in equipment operation and performing preventive maintenance.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, Construction or related field.

• Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.

• Experience performing roadway maintenance or construction activities.

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.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment.

Valid driver’s license required.

Safety shoes are required.


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 http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.
DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found at alternative-hiring-process-guidance.pdf (virginia.gov).

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.

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/Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.
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.

Contact Information

Name: Wesley Jones

Phone: 757-956-3289

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.