Motor Equipment Operator

Fairfax County•Burke (Fl06), VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Fairfax County – A Stable, Inclusive Workplace Where Your Skills Make a Difference. At Fairfax County, we keep our communities safe and moving by maintaining the critical infrastructure people rely on every day. This position works as a part of our Gravity Sewers Repair Maintenance Group—an essential team that ensures reliable sewer service across the county. If you take pride in operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and contributing to work that directly serves the public, this role offers stability, clear advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment built on teamwork and respect.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade.
Two years of experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.
A valid driver's license.
A Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL).
DOT Medical Card.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to set up and operate Medium/Heavy duty equipment.
Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage.
Must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information from a laptop or desktop.
Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitors such as GIS maps.
Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain on uneven ground such as hills, wooded and marshy areas to make direct observation of work in progress including recognizing unforeseen hazards such as sharp objects, warning signs, slippery surfaces, steep depressions, tripping hazards.
Must be capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing/crouching to enter permitted confined spaces such as in and out of catch basins and manholes.
Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments.
Ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, during rain, noisy environments, etc.
Requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crawl, lift, as well as work in strenuous and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time to manipulate materials with manual dexterity, use of hoses, and operate units up to 12 feet tall to set up and perform maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience operating construction/utility tools and equipment.
One year of experience performing routine inspections and maintenance of underground utilities, sewer manholes and sewer lines.
Intermediate level of experience using computers systems related to Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS, and an asset management program.
Possession of any of the following certifications: Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Basic Traffic Control Confined Space Entry A Virginia Flagger Certification. Manhole Assessment Certification (MACP) or Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP).

Responsibilities

Safely operate medium and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, skid-steer loaders, mini-excavators, and other specialized tools to support sewer maintenance and repair operations.
Assist with the inspection, excavation, repair, and restoration of sewer lines, manholes, and related infrastructure while performing physically demanding field work in various weather conditions.
Conduct daily inspections and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Use Outlook, GIS, GPS, tablets, and work order management systems to receive assignments, document completed work, track materials, and update job status.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including traffic control, confined space, trenching, and PPE requirements, while collaborating effectively with crew members to complete work safely and efficiently.
Maintain professional interactions with coworkers and the public while responding to after-hours emergencies, severe weather events, and other operational needs as required.