Fairfax County, VA
Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Fairfax County, VA in Fairfax
Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, VA, US, 22032
Salary : $51,856.48 - $86,427.54 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01766
Department: DPWES Stormwater Management
Opening Date: 09/20/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S18
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$2,500 Signing Bonus*
Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can help improve the environment? Join the award-winning Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) and be part of Stormwater Maintenance Operations! Fairfax County's award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.
We are seeking several skilled heavy equipment operators to operate heavy equipment relating to stormwater maintenance and construction operations. If you possess the following qualifications, apply today!
Heavy equipment operators:
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 by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. 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 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:Note: The appointee in this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Heavy Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Completion of the tenth grade, and three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units. Effectively communicate both oral 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 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 persons 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. The ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt and personal fall arrest harness. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and 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:
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
03
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers?
04
Are you currently in possession of a valid Virginia Class "A" commercial driver's license (CDL)?
05
How many years of commercial driving experience do you possess?
06
Please indicate below all equipment you have at least two years of professional experience operating. Check all that apply.
07
How many years of experience do you possess leading crews?
08
How many years of experience do you possess reading and interpreting engineering plans for utility locations prior to excavation?
Required Question
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01766
Department: DPWES Stormwater Management
Opening Date: 09/20/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S18
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$2,500 Signing Bonus*
Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can help improve the environment? Join the award-winning Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) and be part of Stormwater Maintenance Operations! Fairfax County's award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.
We are seeking several skilled heavy equipment operators to operate heavy equipment relating to stormwater maintenance and construction operations. If you possess the following qualifications, apply today!
Heavy equipment operators:
- Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation and preventative maintenance of various pieces of heavy equipment, including tractors, flusher truck, tandem dump trucks, loaders, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, track loaders, excavators, skid steers, and low-boy tractor and trailer.
- Part of a team who is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm drainage and other public improvements.
- Perform daily equipment inspection and complete an operational check list.
- When required, acts as field lead for a team of two to five employees directly responsible for performing and completing construction and maintenance activities
- Ensure all appropriate safety procedures are followed when working.
- Use laptops and desktop computers to utilize asset management systems with County GIS to create, edit and complete assigned work orders.
- Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Senior Maintenance Supervisor
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Responsible Land Disturber Certificate (RLD).
- Ability to lead and direct a crew, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely, while fostering positive relationships with team members and the public.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.
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 by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. 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 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:Note: The appointee in this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Heavy Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Completion of the tenth grade, and three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Class "A" commercial driver's license CDL (Virginia)
- Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of hire.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience reading and interpreting engineering plans for utility locations prior to excavation.
- Two years of experience leading crews and maintenance and construction projects.
- Two years of experience plowing snow.
- Two years of experience operating equipment such as: low boy tractor and trailer, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units. Effectively communicate both oral 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 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 persons 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. The ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt and personal fall arrest harness. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and 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.
#LI-JT1
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:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
- 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
- Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
- No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers?
- 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
04
Are you currently in possession of a valid Virginia Class "A" commercial driver's license (CDL)?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of 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
06
Please indicate below all equipment you have at least two years of professional experience operating. Check all that apply.
- Backhoe
- Front loader
- Flusher truck
- Bulldozer
- Basic hand tools
- Truck snowplow/spreader
- Truck tandem
- Dredge hydraulic
- Snowplow
- Spreader
- None of the above
07
How many years of experience do you possess leading crews?
- 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 to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten years or more
08
How many years of experience do you possess reading and interpreting engineering plans for utility locations prior to excavation?
- 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 to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten years or more
Required Question