Hourly Laborer/Flagger - Abingdon Area Headquarters

Title: Hourly Laborer/Flagger - Abingdon Area Headquarters

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $14.85 - $24.13

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:  Abingdon AHQ

Agency Website:  

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a wage position and is limited to 1,500 hours of work in the twelve-month period beginning May 1, through April 30. No state benefits are provided. Position will flag traffic, assist in setting up work zones, perform manual labor on roadway maintenance work crews, and drive pick-ups and one-ton trucks. Job safety and the use of personal protective equipment are of the utmost importance. Positions may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment. Positions are designated as essential, and as such, may be required to work outside normal hours on nights, weekends and holidays during emergency operations. Additional vacancies may be filled from this applicant pool within 90 days of the closing date.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics.
encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to remain constantly aware and observant of surroundings to maintain safe work zones for workers and the traveling public. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools. Skill in the operation and maintenance of light/medium duty equipment such as farm tractors, heavy-duty trucks, forklifts, etc. Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions. Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

Experience in roadway maintenance and flagging operations. High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.

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.

Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to weather outdoors in all seasons. Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified. Requires approved safety shoes. Fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: 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. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

"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."

Contact Information

Name: Kelly Pritchard

Phone: 276-696-3479

Email:

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways  for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.