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Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Hampton, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance operations in Hampton, VA.Â
The successful candidate is responsible for :
- Operate light, medium, and heavy-duty highway maintenance equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, motor graders, tractors, bush hogs, and similar equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment remains in safe operating condition.
- Support roadway maintenance activities including traffic flagging, work zone setup, traffic control operations, brush cutting, ditch maintenance, debris removal, pothole patching, and roadway repairs.
- Assist with emergency roadway response operations during incidents, weather events, and other emergencies.
- Conduct heavy manual labor as required, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, company, and industry safety standards and procedures.
- Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members regarding work assignments and project status.
- Maintain assigned equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- Serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team when directed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or project management.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Proficiency in operating and performing basic maintenance on roadway maintenance equipment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to safety, detail, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
Required Education & Credentials:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Equivalent experience, training, or military experience may be considered.
Required Work Authorization:
- U.S. Citizenship.
Required Licenses, Certifications & Screening:
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required (minimum requirement).
- Valid DOT Medical Card required.
- Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within sixty (60) days of hire.
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