Hourly Laborer Job at Virginia Dept of Transportation
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) Fredericksburg District, Northern Neck Residency, is seeking qualified Highway Maintenance Laborers to fill vacancies at our Richmond County, Hague, Brookvale, Edge Hill and Lottsburg AHQs. Multiple positions will be filled from this Recruitment.
These positions will assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding right of ways. Duties include operation of hand and power tools and performance of minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools. Performs manual labor, practices safety at all times, and works as part of a team as well as independently.
The positions are designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job is required during emergency situations and requires work outside of normal hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please Click Here to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg District, Northern Neck Residency, is seeking qualified Highway Maintenance Laborers to fill vacancies at our Richmond County, Hague, Brookvale, Edge Hill and Lottsburg AHQs. Multiple positions will be filled from this Recruitment.
These positions will assist with repairs and maintenance of State roadways and their surrounding right of ways. Duties include operation of hand and power tools and performance of minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools. Performs manual labor, practices safety at all times, and works as part of a team as well as independently.
The positions are designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job is required during emergency situations and requires work outside of normal hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please Click Here to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of light and medium equipment used for highway maintenance and repair.
- Ability to read and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
- Experience in equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.
- Experience performing roadway maintenance and/or construction activities.
- Experience with emergency operations to include snow removal, storms, and accident clean-up.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B
VISA
Sponsorship is not available.
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. References, work history, and DMV records verified prior to commencement of employment. Selected applicants holding a valid CDL must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen, otherwise applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
- Position requires unrestricted mobility, working in all types of weather, terrain and standing for long periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Requires approved safety shoes, which is a reimbursable expense.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 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.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
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
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