Job Details

Job Description
GovFirst is seeking a Transportation Operator / Highway Maintenance Laborer in Suffolk, VA at the Hampton Roads District Annex. This work will be performed on a routine basis as outlined in the responsibilities below.

Duties include:

• Assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding rights of ways.
• Operation of hand and power tools.
• Performance of minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.).
• Utilize equipment properly and safely.
• Ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Handles emergency operations, to include snow removal, storms, and accidental clean-up.
• 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.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.

• CDL preferred but NOT required.

• Knowledge of equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of performing roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrates experience in equipment operations comparable to that used in highway maintenance/construction activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequently lifting 50 pounds maximum.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and to respond to accidents, and emergency/disaster response, etc. during/after normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 90-day probation period.

• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.
• Occasional interaction with the public/media.

• A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment.
• Drug Screening will be conducted before employment.
• 18 years of age or older
• Virginia Driver's License in good standing

• $18.00 - $23.00/Hourly
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K