Motorized Vehicle Operator II

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking Motorized Vehicle Operators (MVO II) to join our team! This position is in the Operations section of the Solid Waste Bureau (SWB) which provides recycling, composting and cleanliness services for Arlington County. Employees will be required to operate various types of equipment and vehicles to include but not limited to the following: Pick-up trucks towing a 6-12 foot trailer; Rear-loading refuse collection trucks for litter collection and other programs supported by the SWB; Small to medium-sized dump trucks for delivering mulch; Vacuum leaf collection vehicles; and Micro-equipment such as mini street sweepers.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating heavy automotive or related equipment such as dump trucks or rear-loaders
• Must possess a Class B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Nice To Haves

• More than six months' experience operating vehicles of significant magnitude and complexity, plus experience in one or more of the following:
• Operating refuse collection equipment and dump trucks
• Towing a 6-12-foot trailer with a pick-up truck
• Using a tablet to input programmatic data for work purposes
• Performing preventive maintenance and making minor repairs on automotive equipment
• Experience in local government operations, especially within areas of recycling, composting, trash collection and cleanliness services
• Possess strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills for effective problem-solving and communicating with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining County-owned or leased equipment, including maintaining equipment cleanliness, performing preventive maintenance and making minor repairs on equipment
• Performing litter control, bus shelter cleaning and graffiti removal using hand, pressure washer and vacuum collection methods
• Conducting mulch deliveries with a small or medium dump truck
• Utilizing a computer and/or tablet to enter data to document daily work completed, pre-and post-trip inspections, and other relevant information
• Reading and following a map and using GPS to perform daily functions
• Assisting with leaf collection program, snow removal operations, special event services, and collection of trash and recyclables
• Providing information to residents regarding services provided such as mulch deliveries and interacting with other staff from various departments

Benefits

• Arlington County provides a comprehensive leaf collection program to the residents including trash and/or recycling services for special events that will require overtime and weekend work.
• Employees within the Solid Waste Bureau are considered ”essential staff” during snow operations, emergency debris removal, or other County emergencies which may require overtime, weekend work, and/or working holidays or during times when other staff are not required to work.
• Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.
• This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees