Maintenance Crewmember I

“ERC covers the commuting cost of tolls at the Elizabeth River Tunnels for our employees.
” POSITION SUMMARY: $17.
47 hourly rate Operates equipment/performs physical laboring activities in the maintenance of roadway, roadside, right of way, shoulder, tunnels and ERC facilities.
*In an effort to provide a safe work environment, ERC has required all employees to be fully vaccinated unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and approved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Operate light-duty maintenance equipment (pick-up, dump truck, crash cushion truck, cone truck).
• Use a wide variety of roadway maintenance tools (chain saw, concrete saw, portable generator, air compressor, jack hammer, etc.
).
• Perform preventive maintenance on light-duty equipment under direction of supervisor and/or Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform manual labor, as directed, in accordance with appropriate safety requirements.
• When performing roadway maintenance, checks to determine if other, unassigned work in the immediate area, needs attention and proactively responds to the need; reports the same to Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform routine and emergency roadway maintenance work, as directed within established time frames.
• Install, maintain, and remove various types of roadway lane closures (mobile and static) under the direction of Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform roadside and facility landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming.
• Assigned vehicle(s) kept in good working condition, fueled up at end of work day, tools removed, and cleanliness of vehicle maintained; perform preventative maintenance as required.
• 100% of all recordkeeping, documentation, reports, etc.
submitted in accurate, readable format by due date.
Communicate any foreseeable difficulty in meeting this requirement to Maintenance Foreman directly.
• Perform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Vehicle Inspection on assigned equipment.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times • 100% compliance with MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual • Perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all laws governing vehicle operation; maintain safe driving record with zero preventable accidents • Perform all other duties as assigned KEY RELATIONSHIPS: • Maintenance Foreman • Maintenance Crewmember II • Maintenance Supervisor • Contracted equipment operators (snow removal) • Motorists EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of related work experience, preferably in highway maintenance, or highway construction or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Experience performing manual labor • Ability to obtain flagger and work zone certifications.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment • Ability to operate light and medium highway maintenance equipment is preferred • Valid Virginia Driver's License; Commercial Driver's License preferred • Knowledge of the MUTCD and VWAPM is preferred • Experience performing various types of lane closures/traffic control is preferred • Must be at least 18 years old • Ability to obtain a VDOT Security Clearance • Ability to pass a Criminal History Background Check and drug screen PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to exert moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex, and rapid adjustments including, but not limited to; sander, motor grader, dump truck, tractor, front end loader, drill press, welder, common hand and power tools, welder/cutting torch, chain saw, weed trimmer, hydraulic jacks, shovel, ax, rakes, brooms, and forks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is performed primarily outdoors.
Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil and smoke is possible.
Working in and around high traffic volumes is also likely during roadway maintenance and/or emergency response situations.
Work may be performed in a variety of climate conditions, including but not limited to severe cold, and extreme heat.
He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and is expected to be able to comply with all safety regulations in on the jobsite.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations.
The position location is subject to change according to the needs of the organization.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.