Utility Maintenance Worker (Senior Maintenance Worker)

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in Fairfax County's Wastewater Management as a Senior Maintenance Worker. This role is essential for maintaining the county's sewer utility system and ensuring public health and safety. You'll operate specialized equipment, conduct inspections, and supervise maintenance workers. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, flexibility in emergencies, and a commitment to safety. This position offers a signing bonus and the chance to make a real impact in your community. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater collection system maintenance and repair.
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license and CDL Class 'B' required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialized equipment for sewer maintenance.
• Conduct inspections of sewer lines and manholes.

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Ability to learn processes and procedures

Flexibility under pressure

Education

Completion of the tenth grade

Two years of experience in maintenance or construction

Tools

Vacuum-flusher truck

Asset management systems

Microsoft Office

GIS

GPS

Job description

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can improve the environment? Join Fairfax County and be part of the Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public’s health and the region’s water quality.

Position Overview

Wastewater Management (WWM) is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Maintenance Worker to join our Sewer Maintenance Group. This role involves assisting and under supervision operate and maintain specialized equipment, such as a combination vacuum-flusher truck, easement machines, and crash cushions/truck mounted attenuator (TMA) to ensure the proper function and cleaning of the county's sanitary sewer utility system. Additionally conducts routine inspections and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines and manholes, identifying and addressing defects or blockages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform a variety of semi-skilled duties required in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collections utility system.
2. Conduct visual inspections of sewer manholes and lines identifying defects and cleaning requirements.
3. Supervise the work of Maintenance workers and limited-term employees involved in various functions.
4. Operate and maintain a variety of small power equipment, fleet vehicles, large step vans, pick-up trucks, single-axle dump trucks with trailers attached.
5. Engage in safe working practices and comply with Wastewater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.
6. Utilize laptops and desktop computers to access asset management systems with County GIS to create, edit, and complete assigned work orders.
7. Respond and assist to sanitary sewer emergencies, including backups, overflows, and other sewer-related service calls.

Ideal Candidate

1. Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.
2. Ability and willingness to learn processes and procedures. Take the initiative to learn and put it into practice.
3. Flexibility to handle emergency situations, adverse weather conditions, and extended hours, while maintaining composure and effective performance under pressure.

Emergency Service Requirements

Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. Overtime may be mandated when emergencies occur related to the health, welfare, or safety of either the public or employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field.

Certificates and Licenses Required

1. A valid motor vehicle driver's license.
2. Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B".
   • Tanker Endorsement within 3 months of hire.
3. DOT Medical Card.

Necessary Special Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the following:
   • Experience with wastewater collection system maintenance and/or repair including cleaning, inspection, and repairs to utility system.
   • Experience driving, box trucks, tractor trailers, tank trucks, dump trucks, crash cushion.
   • Experience working with wastewater related tools and equipment.
   • Experience using computer systems related to Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS, and an asset management program.
2. Possession of any of the following certifications:
   • Basic Traffic Control
   • Confined Space Entry
   • Virginia Flagger Certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. This includes lifting, carrying, and pulling hoses, climbing onto the unit (12' high) for setup and minor maintenance, standing, kneeling or bending for long periods of time. Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units (Under supervision). Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Must be able to operate keyboard-driven equipment and use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information from a laptop or desktop. Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitors such as GIS maps. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain on uneven ground such as hills, wooded and marshy areas. Must be capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing/crouching to enter permitted confined spaces such as in and out of catch basins and manholes. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by people who weigh 310lbs. or more. Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments. This requires the ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, during rain, noisy environments, etc. Requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crawl, lift, as well as work in strenuous and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time to manipulate materials with manual dexterity, use of hoses, and operate units up to 12 feet tall to set up and perform maintenance. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Procedure

Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.
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