Senior Maintenance Worker

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Ready to jump start your career with Fairfax County.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), Solid Waste Management Program, has multiple Senior Maintenance Worker openings. 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 Live Well 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:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award‑winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse workforce of approximately 300 merit and 50 non‑merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost‑effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

• Under general supervision, leads, inspects, and reviews the work of crews engaged in a variety of solid waste management activities, basic maintenance, repairs, construction, grounds keeping activities, customer service, and equipment operation and driving.
• Leads and is engaged in the work of subordinate positions.
• Represents the Solid Waste Management team in a professional manner at all times.
• Operates various CDL and/or non‑CDL vehicles and equipment to include, but not limited to driving and loading of refuse collection vehicles, two‑man rear loaders, roll‑offs, Pac‑Rats, bobcats, forklifts, pick‑up trucks, pressure washers, landscaping equipment, leaf equipment, equipment trailers, snow removal equipment, spreaders, etc.
• Maintains operational records.
• Prepares reports, work orders and enters data into a computer.
• Provides clear and concise oral and written communications, including e‑mail.
• Ensures all work tasks are completed per agency guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed by staff and that crew members use equipment safely and properly.
• Transports crews and equipment to work sites.
• Inspects and approves the work of subordinate staff.
• Provides guidance and training to subordinate staff.
• Accurately completes daily and preventive maintenance reports.
• Assists with traffic control.
• Provides assistance at outreach events.
• Assists with hazardous spill cleanups.
• Assists in the inventory and requisition of equipment and materials.
• Provides minor maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery.
• Accurately assesses resources necessary to perform assigned solid waste activity duties.
• Provides responsive customer service to the public regarding solid waste complaints and other issues and provides appropriate solutions in accordance with Chapter 109.1 and agency standard operating procedures, all while adhering to the DPWES Core Values, County Standards of Conduct, and County Ethics.
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

* A $2,500…