Planning Manager

Position Information

This is skilled work with responsibility for operating a variety of heavy equipment. Specific duties include operating a knuckle boom truck, tractor trailer, front‑end loader, and other types of trucks and equipment in the Earth Products Recycling Program. Other duties include performing preventive maintenance on equipment; assisting with leaf collection and snow removal operations; and performing related duties as required.

Online application required.

Minimum:
Two years of experience operating heavy automotive or related equipment.

Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: — experience operating a tractor trailer in a landfill environment; and/or — experience operating heavy construction equipment such as a front‑end loader or knuckle boom truck.

• Applicant must possess or obtain by the time of interview a Class "A" commercial driver's license from the applicant's place of residence.
• The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or must provide a copy of the official state/district driving record.
• Prior to the time of appointment the successful applicant must pass a pre‑employment drug screening. The successful applicant will be subject to drug screening as required by federal, state and local standards and policies.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record and passing a pre‑employment drug screening and alcohol breath test as required by applicable standards.
• Applicant must have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Work Hours:

Work schedule will be one of four shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on some weekends and holidays will be required. Must be available for overtime during leaf collection, brush collection, and snow removal.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone  or visit the Human Resources Department. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: training and experience evaluation; written and oral examination; personal interview; performance test/work sample; and/or physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at  (voice) or email pers.

Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.

Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All jobs are permanent, full‑time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available.

Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.

Three group health insurance plans are offered — a network open access plan, a point‑of‑service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.

A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non‑smoker status.

The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan…