Motor Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Operator
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$ 48617 - 81028
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$2500 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 nationallyaccredited and awardwinning public works agency with approximately 1000 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 definedbenefit retirement plan; medical life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers educates and engages employees and retirees to make lifelong choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical mental emotional social spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
DPWES provides awardwinning solid waste collection services for approximately 45000 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 work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 nonmerit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationallyrecognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentallyresponsible and costeffective 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 Drivers License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and regulations. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to/from construction sites offsite meetings training and conferences. 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. Position is designated as essential emergency services personnel.
*A $2500 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.Illustrative Duties
(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.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.
- Working knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations;
- Working knowledge of general maintenance of light motorized equipment;
- Working knowledge of computers:
- Skill in the operation of gasolinepowered construction maintenance or refuse collection equipment;
- Ability to perform light maintenance on this equipment;
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
- Ability to read and comprehend maps;
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting stooping bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
- Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather noxious fumes high levels of dust etc.;
- Ability to maintain effective relationship with customers employees and supervisors;
- Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
- Ability to lead the work of others.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and two years of experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Valid drivers license.
- Commercial drivers license (CDL) Class B.
- DOT Medical Card.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check a preemployment physical examination alcohol/drug test driving record check and commercial drivers license screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
Required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies including afterhours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- One year of experience operating Solid Waste equipment.
- One year of experience operating constructiontype equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally and utilize communications equipment. Ability to effectively use online training tools and communication mediums. Ability to handle strenuous activities and repetitive motions. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate light medium and heavyduty equipment and vehicles. Ability to perform strenuous activities and repetitive motions. Ability to sit stand walk run bend crouch stoop reach and lift and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to work around and be exposed to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Manual strength and dexterity required to manage equipment and materials. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit may be eligible for a onetime hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
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 military status 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. Contactfor assistance. TTY.. EEO/AA/TTY.
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