E8006 – Operator Emergency Cdl Wage

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

Lucrative Chance
Position: E8006 – 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 Pathway 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


  • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:

    Competency Model

    Physical Requirements

    Physical Requirements

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


  • VDOT Code of Ethics

    Standards of Conduct

    Qualifications

    Physical Requirements

    Physical Requirements

    About Us

    VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM
  • Therefore, advertised rates of pay or 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)
  • Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability
  • If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155


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


  • Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings
  • These screenings include the following:

    Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
  • DMV Record Check
  • Work History Verification
  • References
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Drug screen ~