Fairfax County, VA is hiring: Truck Driver in Chantilly

Salary : $45,255.39 - $75,424.96 Annually
Location : CHANTILLY (CH13), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01730
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 09/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S15
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement
*Truck Driver $2, 500 Sign-on BONUS*
A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in a position that requires a commercial driver's license. Applicants must possess a valid class A CDL with air brakes at time of application submission to be eligible.

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking truck driver to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Reports to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive in Chantilly on a daily basis and is dispatched to various Park Authority sites throughout Fairfax County. Operates a variety of gasoline or diesel powered motorized heavy trucks and construction equipment in maintenance and construction work. Drives a truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials. Drives dump truck and trailer combinations to transport or haul construction equipment weighing over 26,000 pounds. Properly secures load for transit. Operates snow removal, sand spreading and other snow control equipment. Manual labor is a regular and routine expectation for this position. May assist in leading a work crew when required.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• May operate snow blower, self-propelled riding mower and tractor with attached mower;
• Performs manual labor and assists in concrete and asphalt work, basic masonry and carpentry tasks, and basic storm sewer tasks;
• Adjusts or constructs manholes to proper grade level;
• Operates a variety of small power tools including, but not limited to: weed cutter, push mower, power tamper, gas roller, chain saw, concrete sewer, pump and gas generators;
• Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of accident;
• Determines shortest and safest route, recognizing hazardous conditions, and changing routes to avoid such conditions;
• Follows safety rules and regulations and other posted rules for moving vehicles;
• Judges overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and safest distance to be maintained from proceeding vehicle;
• Performs light maintenance such as checking and adding fuel, water, oil and air, checking brakes, changing tires, and cleaning and washing vehicles;
• May assist in leading a work crew when required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the State Vehicle Code regulating truck operation;
• Skill in the operation of heavy motorized equipment;
• Ability to make minor repairs to heavy equipment;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, such as reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade; plus, one year of experience in the operation of up to two-and-one-half ton capacity trucks. Experience as outlined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience operating tandem dump trucks for hauling, dumping, and spreading a variety of loose materials and operating dump truck and trailer combinations hauling construction equipment.
• Applicants should have a history of labor related work experience as this position requires completion of manual labor on a frequent basis.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Class A CDL-Required upon hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequently lifts equipment and chains weighing up to 50 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in n the operation of up to two-and-one-half ton capacity trucks do you possess?

• Less than 8th grade
• 8th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently in possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL)? If yes, please check each item that applies to your class and endorsement(s).

• Class A
• Class B
• I currently do not possess a CDL, but I do possess a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
• I currently do not possess a CDL nor a CLP

04

Do you possess a valid D.O.T. physical card?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in n the operation of up to two-and-one-half ton capacity trucks do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have driving vehicles with a manual transmission?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent commercial driving experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have operating tandem dump trucks?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience using trailers to transport construction equipment and/or construction materials do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

Do you have experience operating tractor trailers?

• Yes
• No

Required Question