E6091 – Operator Emergency Cdl Wage

February 3, 2026
Application ends: July 30, 2026
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Job Description

Transformative Opportunity
Position: E6091 – Operator Emergency Cdl Wage
Company: Virginia Department of Transportation

Job Brief

about the job

job description. . perform special duties as assigned. stand-by for “call in” seasonal work to supplement advance storm preparation and snow removal activities.. . how you will contribute. .

Experience
Career Trajectory is required

Job Detail
  • Emergency Operations: Assist and support operations for clearing snow and ice from roadways, applying abrasives and chemicals on road surfaces
  • also be called in to respond during other types of weather emergencies
  • Manual Labor: Perform heavy manual labor such as installing tire chains, plow, and blades, and perform debris removal
  • Perform duties as assigned
  • Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned
  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used to clear roadways during inclement weather events


  • What Will Make You Successful

    Ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoe, skid steer, and tractors
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions


  • Minimum Qualifications

    Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work during the day or night shifts to support emergency operations
  • Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter
  • Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
  • Safety shoes required
  • Skilled in operating medium and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, and motor graders
  • Valid Driver’s License

    Additional Considerations

    A combination of training, experience, or education in Emergency Operation, Snow Removal or related field desired
  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance on diverse equipment
  • Ability to perform snow removal operations, especially using single/tandem axle/dump truck, motor grader, backhoe, tractor, front end loader, etc
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, night, and/or day, when necessary
  • Ability to work outside normal business hours in emergencies, inclement weather, and hazardous traffic conditions


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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct


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