11471 - Facilities Tech Sr Tunnel

Monitor traffic movement within the tunnel by CCTV and routine drive-through inspections to determine and locate vehicle breakdowns. Respond to emergency situations by operating wrecker and, or crash cushion truck or operating traffic control devices. Identify equipment malfunctions and perform minor maintenance such as painting, light bulb changing, mowing, snow removal and custodial. Exercise tunnel equipment and vehicles in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules.
How you will contribute:

Physical Labor and Equipment Operation: Operate tunnel traffic control and towing equipment. Perform tasks according to guidelines and instructions ensuring assigned schedules are met. Operate and maintain all tunnel traffic control and towing equipment.

Tunnel Facility Maintenance: Change light bulbs. Keep buildings and grounds clean, painted and mowed. Exercise tunnel equipment as-directed to meet the preventive maintenance schedules.

Tunnel Patrol, Emergency Equipment Operation, Customer Service: Monitor traffic movement within tunnel using CCTV and routine drive through inspections. Operate the wrecker or crash cushions in response to vehicle breakdowns or accidents. Set up traffic control and notify Virginia State Police as required. Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicles. Communicate effectively with the public and co-workers. Project a positive image of the agency in actions and behaviors according to VDOT values.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.

Ability to keep accurate records and make verbal and written reports.

Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 6 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Knowledge of basic maintenance principles relating to trades such as painting, light bulb changing, mowing, snow removal and custodial.

Skill in the operation of heavy trucks and wreckers.

Skill in the use of hand tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.

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.

Knowledge of the basic maintenance principles relating to trades such as painting, electrical fixtures/lighting, mowing, snow removal and custodial.

Skill in the operation of heavy trucks and wrecker

Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

High school diploma or GED desired.

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