$2,500 Signing Bonus*
The Fairfax County Department of Public Work and Environmental Services (DPWES) Stormwater Maintenance Operations seeks several skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to operate heavy equipment relating to stormwater maintenance and construction operations. If you possess the following qualification and want to be part of a dynamic team, please apply.
Operates heavy equipment used in various maintenance and construction activities including tractors, cranes, tandem dump trucks, loaders, motor graders, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, track loaders, excavators, skid steers, and low-boy tractor and trailer used in the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm drainage and other public improvements. Performs daily equipment inspection and completes an operational check list. Acts as crew leader when designated and engages in manual labor as required. Ensures all appropriate safety procedures are followed when working near heavy, medium, or small equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain a Responsible Land Disturber Certificate (RLD).
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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 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 life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, and three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: