Heavy Equipment Operator (One Year Only)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for a one-year role. The candidate will operate heavy construction equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, one year of equipment operation experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating motorized equipment at the journey level.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Completion of apprentice-level training in heavy equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various types of heavy motorized construction equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of methods and skills in equipment operation

Knowledge of safety precautions

Ability to read instructions and diagrams

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (One Year Only)

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Description

Performs the skilled journey-level work required to operate and maintain various types of heavy motorized construction and repair equipment and semi-tractor trailers.

Description

Performs the skilled journey-level work required to operate and maintain various types of heavy motorized construction and repair equipment and semi-tractor trailers.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in motorized equipment operation at the journey level.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• May be required to operate a commercial motor vehicle , as defined below, and possess a Commercial Driver's License CDL-A.
• "Commercial Motor Vehicle" is defined as a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle has any of the following:
• A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
• A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.
• Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
• Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials requiring placards.
• May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status.
• Knowledge of the methods and skills in the use of equipment, materials, and tools appropriate for motorized equipment operation.
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national laws.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Ability to estimate time and material needs, determine when the repair is not economically practical, and perform routine tasks and arithmetic computations.

Preferred

• Completion of apprentice-level training in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
  
  

Salary Range

$51,614 - $87,126

Salary Grade

[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 009

Office

Office of Facilities Management

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Closing Date

24-Jun-2025

Job Type

Maintenance/Trades

Open

Until

Filled

No

Re-Adv.

Position

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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