Utility Maintenance Worker (Senior Maintenance Worker)

Utility Maintenance Worker (Senior Maintenance Worker)

Salary

$48,257.87 - $84,451.33 Annually

Location

WASTEWATER COLLECTION DIVISION (WCD), 6000 FREDS OAK RD, BURKE (FL06), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01226

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

08/15/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can improve and protect the environment? Join Fairfax County's Wastewater Management Division and become part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the County's critical wastewater collection infrastructure.

The Wastewater Management Division is seeking a motivated Senior Maintenance Worker to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and operate specialized vehicles and equipment used to support the County's critical wastewater collection infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, develop technical skills, and contribute to a team committed to providing reliable wastewater service to the community. Successful candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, adaptability, and continuous learning while supporting the County's wastewater operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties required in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collections utility system.
• Performs visual inspections of sewer manholes and lines identifying defects and cleaning requirements.
• May supervise the work of Maintenance workers and limited-term employees involved in various functions.
• Operates and maintains a variety of small power equipment, fleet vehicles, large step vans, pick-up trucks, single-axle dump trucks with trailers attached.
• Engages in safe working practices and comply with Wastewater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.
• Uses laptops and desktop computers to utilize asset management systems with County GIS to create, edit, and complete assigned work orders.
• Responds and assists to sanitary sewer emergencies, including backups, overflows, and other sewer-related service calls.

This ideal candidate must have:

• Problem Solving and Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with individuals, groups, and departments engaged in routine sewer inspection, maintenance, and emergency response. Understands that active participation is essential to the team's success.
• Communication Skills: Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Communicates positively with team members and listens respectfully to others' ideas and perspectives.
• Flexibility and Resilience: Able to adapt to stressful or challenging situations, including changes in work methods, workload, new information, and unexpected emergencies. Willing to adjust work hours as needed to ensure uninterrupted sewer service for residents.
• Customer Service: Delivers excellent customer service by ensuring all interactions with the public and county residents are positive, professional, and focused on providing high-quality service.

Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be 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. Overtime may be mandated when emergencies occurred related to the health, welfare, or safety of either the public or employees.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.

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.

Benefits:

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:

• Benefit
• Retirement

Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other designated emergencies requiring division resources, on an as-needed basis.

In 2026, all Wastewater Collection Division assignments will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.

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

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid motor vehicle drivers license.

• Commercial drivers license (CDL) Class "B".

• Tanker Endorsement within 3 months of hire.

• 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, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Performing maintenance, cleaning, inspection, repair, or construction activities related to wastewater collection systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater systems, underground utilities, or similar infrastructure.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, traffic control devices, and wastewater-related tools and equipment.
• Operating fleet vehicles and equipment, including pick-up trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, tank trucks, tractor trailers, trailer-mounted crash cushions, or other Commercial Drivers License (CDL) vehicles.
• Following workplace safety practices and procedures, including compliance with OSHA standards, VDOT Work Zone Safety and Flagging guidelines, confined space entry procedures, or similar state and federal safety regulations.
• Using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), computerized asset management systems, electronic work order systems, or other job-related applications.

Possession of any combination of the following certifications:

• VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
• Confined Space Entry Certification
• Virginia Flagger Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. This includes lifting, carrying, and pulling hoses, climbing on to the unit (12 high) for set up and minor maintenance, standing, kneeling or bending for long periods of time. Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units (Under supervision). Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage. Effectively communicate both oral and in writing. 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. 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. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by people who weigh 310lbs. or more. Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments. This requires the 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. 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 maintenance, construction, or a related field 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 have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently in possession of a commercial drivers license (CDL)? If yes, please indicate the class below.

• Class "B" CDL
• Class "A" CDL
• I currently do not possess a CDL, but I do possess a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
• I currently do not possess a CDL

06

If you indicated that you currently possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please provide your CDL number, expiration date, and the state in which it was issued. If you do not possess a CDL, enter "Not applicable."

07

Do you currently possess a Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience operating 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

09

How many years of experience do you have in the utilities and/or construction industries?

• 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

10

How many years of CDL commercial or Non CDL Commercial driving experience 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

11

Do you have experience with the following heavy equipment and/or tools? Check all that apply.

• Dump truck
• Tank truck
• Combination sewer truck
• Sewer easement cleaning machine
• Crash cushion
• Arrow mounting trailer board
• Other
• None of the above

12

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please specify below. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

13

What certifications do you have that are related to this field? Check all that apply.

• Intermediate traffic Control
• Confined Space Entry
• Virginia Flagger Certification
• Other
• None of the above

14

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please specify below. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

15

Do you have experience using GIS software?

• Yes
• No

16

How many years of experience do you possess using computerized data management programs; including time entry and workorder management?

• 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 years or more

17

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