Temporary Vdot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $52,115.70 - $91,711.10 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00239
Department: Transportation & Environmental Services
Division: PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Asphalt Labor Supervisor
An Overview
The Asphalt Labor Supervisor provides supervision to a group of Laborers and Equipment Operators engaged in general roadway maintenance and repair work. An employee in this class assigns, inspects, and evaluates the work of skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled workers in a wide variety of tasks. The Asphalt Labor Supervisor works with the Superintendent to assign areas of work to team members and provide detailed standards to be met by the team. The Asphalt Labor Supervisor monitors work performed by the team while underway and inspects the work upon completion. In addition, this position is critical to the support of emergency and special events, such as flooding and snow events.
The Opportunity - Examples of Work

• Supervises and participates in the construction, repair, and/or patching of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveways, and bike trails.
• Supervises the participates in the preventative maintenance and operation of backhoes, asphalt rollers, trucks and connected trailers, air compressors, air hammers, chop saw, skid steer with milling attachment, and others as needed.
• Ensures the safety of employees, pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers through the exercise of safe work practices.
• Accurately determines quantity of materials required for job(s) and orders as deemed appropriate.
• Reviews and responds to daily service requests and work orders via the city's asset management system (Cityworks).
• Promote a collaborative and harmonious work environment.
• Writes daily and weekly work reports in clear and concise language.
• Provides training to Laborers and/or Equipment Operators.
• Inspects and evaluates the performance of employees supervised.
• Acts for an Assistant Superintendent in their absence as delegated.
• Follows and applies written and oral instructions.
• Promotes and educates staff in the area of safety, maintenance and equipment operation.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs daily operation, including incident and accident reports, interviewing, hiring, evaluating and scheduling of staff.
• Responds to emergency or special events activity as required.
• Participates in a snow/ice removal team for City streets and sidewalks to include, but not limited to spreading sand and/or salt.
• May operate equipment in the absence of Equipment Operators.
• Performs related work as required.

About T&ES
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Minimum & Additional Requirements
To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED; three years of experience as a Laborer III or Equipment Operator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Some employees in this class, depending on area of assignment, must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the state of residence, with the proper endorsement for the vehicle being driven within six (6) months of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Asphalt Field Level I certification; VDOT flagging certification; basic computer knowledge, to include Microsoft Office; daily use inventory asset management program; mobile laptop, tablet, and printer experience; customer service training.
The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.
We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!
The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you also have three (3) years of experience as a Laborer III or Equipment Operator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by your state of residence?

• YES
• No, but have the ability to obtain Valid CDL within6 months of appointment
• NO

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Do you have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing?

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• No

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Do you have the physical ability to perform tasks, often under adverse weather conditions?

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Do you have five (5) or more years of supervisory experience?

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Have you completed safety and OSHA-approved courses?

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If yes, indicate course name(s) and date(s) of completion. If no, indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess traffic control knowledge?

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I understand that the regular work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and that I may occasionally be required to work overtime, including nights and weekends. This position may also be required to be on standby rotation to respond to after-hours street and sewer emergencies. I have read the above work schedule/condition statements, and I agree that I am available to work this type of schedule.

• Yes
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I understand that this position is considered an essential employee and will be required to report to work outside of normal work hours in adverse weather conditions, such as snow emergencies, flooding events, and any other severe weather emergencies. This will include reporting to work even when the City is closed for non-essential employees. I have read the above work schedule/condition statements, and I agree that I am available to work this type of schedule.

• Yes
• No