Motor Equipment Operator

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

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 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.

• 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.

• Safety Focus & Accountability – Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety by consistently following established procedures, identifying and reporting hazards, using equipment responsibly, and taking ownership of the quality and accuracy of their work.
• Technical Knowledge & Equipment Operation – Possesses experience operating medium‑sized heavy equipment and using hand and power tools, while performing routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability – Identifies and troubleshoots common utility infrastructure issues, adapts quickly to changing priorities and field conditions, and remains calm and solutions‑focused during emergency response situations.
• Technology Proficiency – Is comfortable using computers, tablets, Outlook, GIS, GPS, and work order management systems to receive assignments, document work performed, and maintain accurate records.
• Teamwork, Communication & Customer Service – Works effectively as part of a field crew by collaborating with coworkers, communicating clearly and respectfully with supervisors, team members, customers, and the public, and providing professional customer service.
• Dependability & Work Ethic – Demonstrates reliability by completing assignments efficiently, maintaining attendance and accountability, responding to after‑hours emergencies when needed, and performing physically demanding work in a variety of outdoor and weather conditions.

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). 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…