Fairfax County, VA

Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Fairfax County, VA in Burke

Fairfax County, VA, Burke, VA, US, 22015

Salary : $51,856.48 - $86,427.54 Annually
Location : BURKE (FL06), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01982
Department: DPWES Wastewater Management
Opening Date: 11/01/2025
Closing Date: 11/14/2025 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 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.

Wastewater Management (WWM) is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators specifically those with expertise in operating heavy equipment and combination flusher vacuum truck.

Responsibilities include:

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation and preventive maintenance of a combination flusher vacuum truck (the latter of which is heavy equipment) and tanker truck.
Performs visual inspection of sewer utility manholes and lines, identifying defects and executing cleaning requirements.
Uses other equipment that includes mirror poles, crash cushion trailers, easement clearing machines and camera-flusher units.
Acts as field lead for a team of two to five employees directly responsible for performing and completing inspections and maintenance activities with a flusher, easement sewer cleaning machine, or inspection equipment in an assigned geographic area.
Uses laptops and desktop computers to utilize asset management systems with County GIS to create, edit and complete assigned work orders.
Responds to sanitary sewer emergencies, including backups, overflows, and other sewer related service calls. In the absence of the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, this position acts as field lead for a team and assure completion of inspections and maintenance related activities.
Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Environmental Service Supervisor.

The ideal candidate must have:

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.
Ability to assess situations, make quick decisions in the field, and resolve issues related to sewer blockages and equipment malfunctions.
Flexibility to handle emergency situations, adverse weather conditions, and extended hours, while maintaining composure and effective performance under pressure.
Ability to foster and maintain open and positive communication within a team, and to also be able to de-escalate negative or uncomfortable situations.

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..

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please watch this video to learn more 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 by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

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. 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 to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources.

This announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Heavy Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.
Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL).
- Tanker Endorsement.
DOT Medical Card.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of work experience operating construction equipment.
Two years of experience driving semi-tractor trailers, tank trucks, dump trucks, crash cushion.
One year of experience performing routine inspections and maintenance of underground utilities, sewer manholes and sewer lines visually.
Intermediate level of experience using computers systems related to Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS, and an asset management program. Includes experience navigating tablets/applications.
Participation in or completion of Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) or Line Assessment Certification Program (LACP).

Possession of any of the following certifications:

Advanced Traffic Control
Confined Space Entry
Virginia Flagger Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units. Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage. 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. 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:

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?

Less than 10th grade
10th to less than 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 related 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 operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers 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 years or more

04

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

05

Are you currently in possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL)? If yes, please indicate the class below.

Class "B" CDL
Class "A" CDL
Class A or B learner's permit
I currently do not possess a CDL

06

Do you currently possess a Tanker Endorsement?

07

How many years of experience do you acting as a field lead of a team or maintenance crew in a construction or maintenance setting?

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

08

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

09

Do you have experience with the following heavy equipment and/or tools? Check all that apply.

Dump truck
Tank truck
Combination sewer truck
Sewer easement cleaning machine
Crash cushion
Arrow mounting trailer board
None of the above

10

Please indicate the following certification(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.

Advanced Traffic Control
Confined Space Entry
Virginia Flagger Certification
None of the above

11

Do you have experience using GIS software?

12

How many years of experience do you possess using computerized data management programs; including time entry and workorder management?

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 or more years

13

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

Required Question