Motor Equipment Operator

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can improve the environment? Join Fairfax County and be part of the Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public's health and the region's water quality.

Wastewater Management (WWM) is seeking a skilled and motivated Motor Equipment Operator to join our Sewer Maintenance Group. This role involves operating and maintaining specialized equipment, such as a combination vacuum-flusher truck, easement machines, and crash cushions/truck mounted attenuator (TMA) to ensure the proper function and cleaning of the county's sanitary sewer utility system. Candidates must possess a CDL B with Tankers Endorsement and have experience in operating a flusher truck. Responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation and preventive maintenance of a combination flusher vacuum truck (the latter of which is heavy equipment) and tanker truck.
• Performs visual inspection of sewer utility manholes and lines, identifying defects and executing cleaning requirements.
• Uses other equipment that includes mirror poles, crash cushion trailers, and easement machine, etc.
• When the Heavy Equipment Operator is not present, acts as field lead for a team of two to five employees directly responsible for performing and completing inspections and maintenance activities with a flusher, easement sewer cleaning machine, or inspection equipment in an assigned geographic area.
• Uses laptops and desktop computers to utilize asset management systems with County GIS to create, edit, and complete assigned work orders.
• Responds to sanitary sewer emergencies, including backups, overflows, and other sewer-related service calls. In the absence of the Heavy Equipment Operator an as needed, this position acts as field leads for a team and assures completion of inspections and maintenance related activities.
• Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Heavy Equipment Operator or Senior Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Environmental Service Supervisor.

• Ability to lead and direct a crew, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely, while fostering positive relationships with team members and the public.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.
• Ability to assess situations, make quick decisions in the field, and resolve issues related to sewer blockages and equipment malfunctions.
• Flexibility to handle emergency situations, adverse weather conditions, and extended hours, while maintaining composure and effective performance under pressure.

• Benefits
• Retirement

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:

• A valid driver's license.
• A Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Tanker Endorsement within 3 months of hire.
• DOT Medical Card

• Two years of work experience operating sewer-related or construction equipment
• One year of experience driving, box trucks, tractor trailers, tank trucks, dump trucks, crash cushion.
• One year of experience performing routine inspections and maintenance of underground utilities, sewer manholes and sewer lines visually.
• Intermediate level of professional experience using computers systems related to Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS, and an asset management program.
• Possession of any of the following certifications:
  • Intermediate Traffic Control
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Virginia Flagger Certification