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Heavy Equipment Operator

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$50,839.78 - $84,732.96 Annually

Location

LORTON (JP04), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

25-01076

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

05/24/2025

Closing Date

6/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S18

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/wastewater) to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia.

Under general supervision responsibilities include:

+ Transports wastewater residuals i.e., sludge, ash, grease, grit, and rages within the county or on state roads using load lugger or tandem trucks for disposal.

+ Maintains vehicles in a clean and safe manner, performs daily maintenance checks, and monitors vehicle repairs that may be required.

+ Keeps a daily record of loads hauled and miles driven.

+ Must be capable of loading and unloading trucks in close areas.

Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County’s Wastewater Management Program is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future and its wastewater treatment plant, the 67 million gallon per day Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility, is a multiple year NACWA Platinum Award winning facility. DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the county's Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

+ Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

+ Retirement

NOTE: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources.

*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Heavy Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

+ Valid driver's license.

+ Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 4 years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment in an industrial setting.

+ 3 years of experience performing routine inspections and maintenance of trucks

+ Confined Space Entry Certification

+ Intermediate level of experience using computers systems related to Microsoft Office, GPS, and an asset management program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 50-75 pounds in a safe and correct manner. Ability to work outside in harsh environments such as extreme heat and cold. Must be able to bend, stoop and stand for prolonged periods of time. Work from elevated areas and in confined spaces. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and will include skills test.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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