Heavy Equipment Operator

Fairfax County•Chantilly (Ch13), VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support its park system. Under the general supervision of the Mobile Crew Manager, this position plans, coordinates, and oversees crews performing complex and routine maintenance and construction projects using heavy equipment. The role interprets construction plans, evaluates work progress, assigns personnel and equipment, conducts performance evaluations, and provides coaching and training. It may participate in interview panels and may serve as a lead worker over a crew of laborers. The position operates heavy equipment as needed, transports construction equipment to designated locations, and performs general labor as part of the broader maintenance team. It coordinates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains required maintenance, travel, computerized data-entry, and employee records. The position promotes and monitors jobsite safety for staff and the public. The employee reports daily to Area 5, 45012 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, Virginia, and is dispatched to assigned parks. This is a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with overtime required as needed. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required. Employees may be reassigned to other maintenance operation locations. Regular and predictable attendance is essential, and the position is designated as Emergency Service Personnel. A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired into this position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL when they submit their application to be eligible for the bonus.

Requirements

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
Three years of experience operating motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, as appropriate.
Valid driver's license.
Valid CDL at the time of application submission to qualify for the signing bonus; Class A CDL required upon hire.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
Thorough knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and computers.
Ability to read and comprehend maps, work independently, lead others, follow oral and written instructions, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work outdoors with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, and high levels of dust, and to comprehend and abide by safety practices.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees, and supervisors.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record check to the employer's satisfaction.
Overtime as needed; occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of supervisory experience with crews of four or more.
Three or more years of experience operating a wide variety of heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, motor graders, excavators, tracked and rubber-tire loaders, tandem dump trucks, and tractor trailers.
Experience in asphalt paving operations.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee crews performing complex and routine maintenance and construction projects using heavy equipment.
Operate heavy equipment for maintenance and construction projects, including excavation, gouge cutting, leveling, demolition, stump clearing, sloping, spreading, stripping, and moving trees and rocks.
Interpret construction plans and monitor projects for successful and timely completion.
Evaluate work progress and assign personnel and equipment.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and training.
Participate in interview panels.
Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling sludge, trash, or petroleum, and transport heavy construction equipment to designated locations.
Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Maintain maintenance and travel records, computerized data entry, and employee records.
Ensure and monitor safety practices and regulations during construction projects; report and monitor unsafe working conditions.
Perform general labor tasks as part of the maintenance team.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.