Job Announcement

Participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance and construction activities. Performs a variety of skilled masonry work and associated tasks. Lays brick, concrete block, and cinder block for walls and parges for waterproofing. Constructs storm drainage systems of pipes, manholes and other structures. Places, smoothes and finishes concrete cement surfaces. Performs daily vehicle inspection and completes operational check list. Estimates the amount of material necessary for each job. Engages in manual labor as required. Operates various vehicles and equipment, such as the crew van, single-axle dump truck, small trailer, flatbed truck, utility bucket truck, snow plow and spreader truck. Loads and unloads mowing equipment from trailers. Operates snow blower and self propelled riding mower. Participate in and lead the work crew engaged in a variety of sewer maintenance and heavy construction activities; perform a variety of masonry work and associated tasks. Lay brick, block and parge sewer structures, pipes, walls and foundations. Operate various vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to: single-axle dump truck and small trailer, excavator, skid steer, flat-bed truck, pick-up truck snow plow and spreader. Engage in routine manual labor as: digging; loading; snow shoveling; grass cutting; lifting; pushing; pulling and other heavy physical work, etc. Read and interpret engineering plans for utility locations.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple position in DPWES Stormwater and Wastewater agencies.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education, and four years of masonry or concrete construction experience to include maintenance, blue print reading and building code requirements.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B".
  • Tanker Endorsement required within 12 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driver's license check, and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the employer.

Applicants must provide the agency with a DMV driving record prior to being interviewed. The appointee to 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least five years or more experience in the masonry field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt, personal fall arrest harness, emergency retrieval systems and atmospheric monitoring equipment. Candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing confined space entry operations via 21" manholes with vertical descent using integral or portable ladders further requiring use of all applicable protective equipment and documentation. Ability to pass pre-employment physicals. With or without reasonable accommodation performs duties to include pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing in and out of catch basins and manholes (with assistance, includes removal and replacement of manhole covers weighing up to 90 pounds). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a exercise.

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 status as a veteran 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.