Motor Equipment Operator

Motor Equipment Operator

Salary

$50,581.23 - $88,517.10 Annually

Location

SOLID WASTE DIVISION, 6901 ALLEN PARK ROAD, LORTON (JN02), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01540

Department

DPWES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

10/10/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S17

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Get your Career Rolling with Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Program.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks Motor Equipment Operator to operate commercial vehicles and light motorized equipment in a variety of solid waste activities.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Safely operates commercial vehicles and light motorized equipment in a variety of solid waste activities and complies with applicable Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and regulations. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and conferences. Employee in this position must fulfill emergency service duties and comply with Solid Waste and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.

Note: Holiday, weekend and overtime work may be required. Position is designated as "essential emergency services personnel".

• A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Motor Equipment Operator position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Drives a refuse collection truck, overseeing crew members, checking truck for proper operating condition, and making minor repairs;
• Performs maintenance on medium/small equipment and vehicles (such as checking and adding fuel, water, oil and air; checking the brakes and cleaning vehicles);
• May perform a variety of laborer tasks, such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, brush removal, asphalt leveling and raking, lifting, pushing, and other physical work;
• Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed when working near equipment;
• May lead a small crew of laborers;
• Effectively communicates with employees, supervisors and customers;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Working knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations;
• Working knowledge of general maintenance of light motorized equipment;
• Working knowledge of computers:
• Skill in the operation of gasoline-powered construction, maintenance, or refuse collection equipment;
• Ability to perform light maintenance on this equipment;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to read and comprehend maps;
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to maintain effective relationship with customers, employees and supervisors;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to lead the work of others.

Employment Standards

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:

• Valid drivers license.
• Commercial drivers license (CDL) Class "B".
• DOT Medical Card.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, alcohol/drug test, driving record check, and commercial drivers license screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
• Required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience operating Solid Waste equipment.
• One year of experience operating construction-type equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, and utilize communications equipment. Ability to effectively use on-line training tools and communication mediums. Ability to hear, see and speak and work in an area where large moving vehicles/equipment are in motion. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate light, medium and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. Ability to perform strenuous activities and repetitive motions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and lift and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to work around and be exposed to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Manual strength and dexterity required to manage equipment and materials. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:

Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a Class "B" or higher commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06

If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, provide the expiration date. If you do not possess a CDL, enter "Not applicable."

07

Which of the following equipment do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Front end - loader
• Roll-off truck
• Dump truck
• Rear loading packer
• Automated refuse truck-one arm bandit
• Knuckle boom crane
• Bucket loader
• None of the above

08

How many years of experience do you have in the operation of heavy motorized equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

09

How many years of commercial driving experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing a crew of 3 or more people?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

11

This position is required to work weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

12

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm