Motor Equipment Operator

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to protecting the environment and improving community infrastructure. As a Motor Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in operating essential equipment for stormwater management, contributing to reducing flood risks and safeguarding local watersheds. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and award-winning public works agency in Fairfax County, where your efforts will lead to tangible impacts on the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating medium/light motorized equipment.
• Ability to operate various equipment and perform manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate mini to medium-sized equipment for stormwater infrastructure.
• Conduct daily inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Operating motorized equipment

Manual labor tasks

Safety procedures

Reading engineering plans

Education

Completion of tenth grade

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Skid-steer loaders

Snowplows

Compressed air tools

Job description

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Join Fairfax County’s Award-Winning Stormwater Team!
Are you ready to make a tangible impact on your community while working with a dynamic and dedicated team? Fairfax County’s renowned Stormwater team is looking for a skilled Motor Equipment Operator to join our mission of reducing flood risk and protecting our local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay.

Your Role:

This position will be at the forefront of our operations, responsible for operating a range of mini to medium-sized equipment, including tandem-axle dump trucks, single-axle dump trucks, snowplows, backhoes, road rollers, skid-steer loaders, and compressed air tools, in all aspects of stormwater infrastructure construction and maintenance, such as scarifying, blading, compaction, equipment transportation, and excavations. Duties include conducting daily inspections, routine preventative maintenance on equipment, and performing various manual labor tasks, such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, asphalt leveling and raking, brush removal, lifting, pushing, and other physically demanding work. You will also ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed. Duties are performed under supervision.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about protecting the environment and improving community infrastructure, we want to hear from you! Join Fairfax County’s award-winning Stormwater team and play a crucial role in creating a safer, more sustainable future.

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. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County.

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. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

Note: This position is required to be available 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as-needed basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and, two years of experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• A Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of hire.
  • Must obtain CDL Class "A" designation within three months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of work experience operating mini to medium-sized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans for utility location prior to excavation.
• Ability to operate a skid-steer.
• Ability to operate a backhoe and carry grade.
• Experienced in snow plowing operations using a dump truck, skid-steer, or a backhoe.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, walk, climb in and out of catch basins and manholes, including removal and replacement of manhole covers which weight up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Must operate equipment, tools, and machinery in a safe manner and according to manufacturer's specifications with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that require a CDL may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home 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. TTY [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.

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