Motor Equipment Operator

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Get your Career Rolling with Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Program.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks Motor Equipment Operator to operate commercial vehicles and light motorized equipment in a variety of solid waste activities.

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.

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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 is 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.

Safely operates commercial vehicles and light motorized equipment in a variety of solid waste activities and complies with applicable Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and regulations. The position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and conferences. The position is designated as Emergency Service Personnel.

Employee in this position must fulfill emergency service duties and comply with Solid Waste and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.

Note: Holiday, weekend and overtime work may be required. The position is designated as “essential emergency services personnel”.

A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Motor Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all‑inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Drives a refuse collection truck, overseeing crew members, checking truck for proper operating condition, and making minor repairs;
• Performs maintenance on medium/small equipment and vehicles (such as checking and adding fuel, water, oil and air; checking the brakes and cleaning vehicles);
• May perform a variety of laborer tasks, such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, brush removal, asphalt leveling and raking, lifting, pushing, and other physical work;
• Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed when working near equipment;
• May lead a small crew of laborers;
• Effectively communicates with employees, supervisors and customers;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

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