- Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
equipment operation and general construction work. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
governing the operation of equipment
.
- Distribution Services - Knowledge of VDOT requirements in relation to backfilling, compaction and
asphalt.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and
professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and
organizations, and the public.
- Judgement/Decision Making –Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
- Communication – Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented
verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and
diplomacy in a confidential manner
.
- Time Management – Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires 5-7 years of work experience in the operation of Class A or B equipment and 1-2 years’
experience as a lead worker or supervisor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Graduation from a recognized motor equipment operator apprenticeship program may substitute for
up to one year of experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, and a valid
driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the
practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment.
Position requires satisfactory results from a medical and audio evaluation and pre-employment
substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Requires Flagging Certification within 6 months of employment.
The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations and requires the ability to work on a rotating standby schedule.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding
work.
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Revised: 10/01/2023
