Heavy Equipment Operator
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Burke, Virginia
- Salary
- $43,031.46 - $71,719.23 Annually
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2019
View more
- Industry
- Automotive
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Position available in the Trouble Response Center - Evening Shift Evening Shift reports 1:00pm - 9:30pm, Monday thru Friday.
Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation and preventive maintenance of a mechanical truck-mounted rodder, combination flusher vacuum truck (the latter of which is heavy equipment) and tanker truck. Performs visual inspection of sewer manholes and lines, identifying defects and executing cleaning requirements. Uses other equipment that includes trailer-mounted pumps, camera poles, crash cushion trailers, 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 inside of Fairfax County. 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, sewer related service calls, and other duties as assigned. In the absence of the Environmental Service Supervisor, may supervise subordinate staff and perform supervisory tasks. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor.
Note: Works in inclement weather and during emergencies.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, and three years of experience operating motorized construction equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- 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, A Virginia Flagger Certification.
- A commercial driver's license class "B" with tanker endorsement is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Appointees within this classification are subject to a pre-employment physical, driving record check and criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five years of work experience in the wastewater field operating wastewater equipment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Experience using computers systems related to Microsoft Office, GIS, and asset management programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to walk on uneven ground such as hills, wooded and marshy areas. Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas. Ability to lift/slide up to 90 pounds with assistance. Ability to enter into permitted confined spaces with weight restriction of 310 pounds. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview may include exercise.
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.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert