Equipment Operator - CDL B

Job Title: Equipment Operator

Location: Hampton, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance operations in Hampton, VA. This position is responsible for operating a variety of highway maintenance equipment, performing preventive maintenance inspections, supporting roadway maintenance activities, and assisting with emergency response operations as needed.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
  

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.