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Truck Driver

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
Salary
$37,475.36 - $62,458.86 Annually
Closing date
Oct 26, 2019

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Industry
Automotive
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Job Announcement

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 tractor 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.

Reports to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive in Chantilly on a daily basis and is dispatched to various Park Authority sites throughout Fairfax County.

Illustrative Duties

  • Performs manual labor and assists in concrete and asphalt work, basic masonry and carpentry tasks, and basic storm sewer tasks;
  • 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

  • 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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Must hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) in the state of residence or be able to obtain same at the time of license expiration. May be required to provide copies of driving record periodically for verification of driving status.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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 . EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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