What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader Traffic position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: Crew Leader Traffic
State Role Title: Transportation Operator III
Hiring Range: $43,127-$70,082
Pay Band: 3
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an individual to serve as a crew leader performing duties associated with district operations (such as field reviews, installation and Maintenance of pavement markings and messages) on primary, secondary, and interstate routes. This position may also provide technical advice to contractor staff.
Core responsibilities will include:
Review and Installation - Review requests and field conditions regarding the installation and maintenance of signs and sign structures, pavement markings and messages. Gather data and prepare drawings or sketches; and determine tools, materials, and equipment needed.
Records Preparation and Management - Prepare and maintain program and project documentation, as well as assisting in preparation of budget reports, data and records.
Leadership - Conduct on-the-job training and provide constructive feedback on the job performance of the crew. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.
Traffic Control - Provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations which includes installation and removal of traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner.
Schedule and Perform Work - Position will schedule assignments received from supervisor, identify proper procedures and work assignment; review work to ensure activities are performed correctly and provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance.
Manual Labor - Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion. Complete assigned work as instructed in established time frames.
Worker Productivity - Document and report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and material usage. Monitor contractor performance; review and approve documentation associated with work activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment, as well as providing on-site direction and technical guidance.
- Experience with traffic control device installation, investigations, data collection pertaining to sign installation, pavement markings and messages.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Safety shoes required.
- Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers.
- Experience applying federal, state and VDOT regulations and standards regarding traffic control devices, work zone traffic control standards and techniques, and safety regulations.
- Experience using and maintaining various types of equipment.
- Experience tracking daily accomplishments, preparing written reports and documents.
- Experience reading, interpreting highway plans, sketches and technical documents.
Additional Considerations
- Progressive experience that reflects an increase in accountability and responsibility.
- Experience in sign and pavement marking installation and messaging.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
- Employment reference check and work history verification
- DMV Records Check
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records check
Additionally, required for CDL holders:
- Full Query drug and alcohol history in FMCSA Clearinghouse – Register at: FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Federal DOT pre-employment physical
Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) required in performance of job duties.
This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.
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.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information about qualifications and work history provided by the applicant in the application and/or optional resume’. State applications will only be accepted through online submission through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/PageUp. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp 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.
Contact Information
Name: Landon Osborne
Phone: 540-750-0284
Email: landon.osborne@vdot.virginia.gov
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $43,127 - $70,082
