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Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Hampton, VA
Employment Type:Â Full Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking an Equipment Operator to work onsite in Hampton, VA.
- Preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance
- 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 is in safe operating condition.
- Support roadway maintenance activities such as traffic flagging, work zone and traffic control setup, brush cutting, ditch and debris removal, pothole patching, and emergency roadway response operations.
- Conduct heavy manual labor as required, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all applicable VDOT, OSHA, and industry safety standards and procedures.
- Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, and team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or Project Management.
- When directed, serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining roadway maintenance equipment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to safety, detail, and compliance.
Certifications & Licensing
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (minimum requirement)
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- Ability to obtain Flagging Certification within 60 days of hire
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered
Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Work Environment & Conditions
- Outdoor work along interstate and roadway environments
- All-season, all-weather conditions
- Flexible scheduling in support of a 24/7/365 operational environment
- Subject to weekend, evening, overtime, and short-notice assignments
- Physically demanding work requiring prolonged standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, kneeling, and reaching
- Performance monitored through routine evaluations
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