OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are recruiting a Transportation Operator to join our team. You’ll perform tasks like clearing drainage, removing debris, maintaining roadways, and responding to emergencies. This includes using tools, setting up work zones, operating equipment during severe weather, and ensuring safety. You will be required to work outside normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. This full-time position offers a starting rate of $20 per hour for non-CDL drivers and $25 per hour for those with a CDL. The role is located in Sandston, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work as part of a team clearing drainage, removing debris, cutting brush, and roadway maintenance. Tasks include installing culvert pipes, grading gravel roads, hauling gravel and debris, rolling patching, and other manual labor duties needed to maintain Virginia’s roads.


• Use hand and power tools and perform manual labor tasks.


• Respond to emergencies blocking roads, such as traffic accidents and debris, to provide traffic control and perform activities to reopen the road. During severe weather, you will prepare for, and operate equipment to remove snow and ice, along with working in other types of hazardous weather affecting road conditions. Emergency responses will require work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Set up work zones and perform traffic control, focusing on proper worksite protection. Safety is our number one focus, so you are encouraged to identify workplace safety hazards and make recommendations for improvements


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within the division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in roadway maintenance or construction or knowledge of materials, methods, and procedures used in roadway maintenance or construction.


• Experience in operating equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, graders, backhoes, etc.


• Able to read and follow oral and written instructions


• Able to perform heavy manual labor, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds


• Skilled in using hand and power tools


• Valid driver’s license required at hire. A Commercial Driver’s License and DOT medical card are required within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter.


• Current CDL (Class A or B) with appropriate endorsements.


• Experience in performing preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs


• Experience in emergency operations including snow removal, storm and accident response, and clean-up.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• An ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.


• VA Driver’s License Required 


• Familiarity with snow removal operations is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are always aware of the employer’s needs and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.