Crew Leader Maintenance

Job Description

**Title:** Crew Leader Maintenance

**State Role Title:** Transportation Operator III

**Hiring Range:** $46,373 – $75,356

**Pay Band:** 3

**Agency:** VA Dept of Transportation

**Location:** Prince George AHQ

**Agency Website:** http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

**Recruitment Type:** General Public – G

**Job Duties**

What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, safety, or community, there is a spot at VDOT for you to help keep Virginia moving! The Richmond District, Petersburg Residency is searching for a Crew Leader for their Prince George Area Headquarters. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to serve both as a leader and a member of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia roadways in Prince George County.

As a Crew Leader Maintenance, you will schedule assignments received from supervisor, identify proper procedures and work assignments. Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of equipment; and perform snow and ice removal and other emergency response activities. Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment, and train crew in proper safety methods. Apply Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM) for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. and take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified; provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations; and conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Superintendent.

***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.***

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts and leave programs. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirements saving including employer matching. The Commonwealth of Virginia also funds a short- and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs and more.

**Minimum Qualifications**

* Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
* Basic knowledge of inventory procedures
* Skill in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment.
* Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
* Ability to lead, direct, and oversee the work of others and train others.
* Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
* Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
* Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.

**Additional Considerations**

* Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
* Experience overseeing the work of others.
* Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls, and flagging to include use of the VA Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM) or similar regulations.
* Knowledge of basic surveying principles and equipment.
* Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification desired.
* Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.
* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

**Special Instructions**

Ability to work around hazardous materials, traffic, and noise and provide on-the-job training, coordination and direction of work activities to full-time, seasonal, emergency, and inmate crews. Position is designated essential in emergency operation events and is required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Safety shoes required. 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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

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. 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.

**Contact Information**

Name: Rebecca Emory

Phone: (804) 401-0234

Email: Rebecca.Emory@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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer**