Equipment Operator (Sewer Construction)

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

12h•$59,093 - $94,702•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to perform highly skilled operation of specialized commercial motor vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment to support the construction and maintenance of the County's public infrastructure for the Sewer Construction section of the Water, Sewer, and Streets (WSS) Bureau.

Requirements

High school diploma/Equivalent;
Three (3) years of experience in public works, construction or another trade vocation that demonstrates the ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled manual maintenance and/or construction;
One (1) year of experience operating heavy/specialized equipment such as dump trucks, sewer flusher, or sewer vacuum (Vactor) trucks; plus
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsements.
Applicant must possess a Class B or A commercial driver's license (CDL) with Tanker endorsement and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of their official state/district driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Selected candidates must provide written consent for Arlington County to obtain required drug and alcohol testing information from previous employers. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory driving record review and successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening. Employees may also be subject to drug testing throughout employment as required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Employees must possess or be able to obtain within one year of date of hire a valid Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience operating a flusher truck or similar equipment;
Performing preventative maintenance on equipment;
Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); and/or
Field construction experience with reading/interpreting plans, cut sheets, etc.

Responsibilities

Operating specialized trucks such as Sewer Flusher and Sewer Vacuum (Vactor) trucks and associated equipment;
Performing routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and emergency maintenance such as sewer line flushing, manhole cleaning, grease removal, sewer grid maintenance and sewer back up issues;
Loading and operating various size trucks such as Medium and Tandem Dump Trucks;
Operating sewer line cameras and other equipment associated with Storm and Sanitary Sewer maintenance;
Performing emergency stand-by duty on a rotating schedule;
Participating in snow removal operations and inclement weather or related emergencies; and
Performing job-related duties as assigned by crew leader, master technician, or trades manager/leader.