Snow & Ice Roadway Monitor

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Job Description:

Do you think clearly in an emergency? Enjoy being on the road and helping people? If so, Parsons may have a position for you! We are seeking Snow & Ice Road Monitors in the Richmond, VA district. We are looking for local talent on an as needed basis during the winter months.

The Richmond District Interstate Maintenance Office (IMO) is looking for Snow & Ice Road Monitors to supplement our existing VDOT All Hands Staff during inclement winter weather events this upcoming season under the Statewide Maintenance Consultant Service Contract. The Richmond District IMO covers I64 in New Kent, Henrico and Goochland counties, I95 in Greenville, Sussex, Prince George, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover counties and Cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Richmond, I85 in Dinwiddie, Brunswick and Mecklenburg counties, I195 in the City of Richmond, I295 in Prince George, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico Counties, Route 76 in Chesterfield County, Route 150 in Chesterfield and Henrico counties, Route 195 in City of Richmond & Route 288 in Chesterfield, Powhatan and Goochland counties. This is not a full-time position but as needed as inclement weather is forecast.

Minimum requirements are that road monitors must have some experience with snow and ice operations, able to direct contractors and document contractor’s performance and time; ability to access & track contractors time via electronic timesheets either with a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer; ability to work 12 to 14 hours shifts either during day or night to include weekends and holidays until event has ceased; be able on short notice to mobilize to assigned area. Each monitor will need to come with a vehicle with amber light, smartphone (& tablet or laptop if smartphone cannot access electronic timesheets) and standard PPE.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• At least 2+ years of experience in a Snow and Ice removal
• Clean driving record
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is desired but not required

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Strong command on the English language and ability to communicate both in writing and verbally; Bilingualism in Spanish is an asset
• Ability to work various shifts including morning, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays in a variety of weather conditions
• Must have a general working knowledge vehicle maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work diligently in a noisy environment
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
• Work may be performed on and along a highway transportation environment, which has inherent dangers from moving traffic. Strict Safety Protocols are required.