Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$52,893.57 - $92,563.74 Annually

Location

MAINTENANCE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, 10635 WEST DR, FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00732

Department

DPWES Stormwater Management

Opening Date

08/08/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S18

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus
* This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who have already applied remain under consideration and are not required to submit another application. However, applicants who wish to update or revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with the revised information.

Ready to get behind the controls to operate heavy equipment and make a real impact? Join the award-winning Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) and put your heavy equipment skills to work protecting communities and the environment.

From cleaning storm systems to reducing flood risks and maintaining critical infrastructure, this is hands-on work that keeps Fairfax County running strong. If you take pride in operating equipment, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your work every day- this is the job for you.

Now hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our Stormwater Maintenance Operations team. Plus, a $2500 signing bonus
* to get you started.

Heavy equipment operators:

* Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation and preventative maintenance of various pieces of heavy equipment, including tractors, flusher truck, tandem dump trucks, loaders, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, track loaders, excavators, skid steers, and low-boy tractor and trailer.

* Works as part of a team who is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm drainage and other public improvements.

* Performs daily equipment inspection and complete an operational check list.

* When required, acts as field lead for a team of two to five employees directly responsible for performing and completing construction and maintenance activities

* Ensures all appropriate safety procedures are followed when working.

* Uses laptops and desktop computers to utilize asset management systems with county GIS to create, edit and complete assigned work orders.

* Duties are performed under the general supervision of the senior maintenance supervisor.

The ideal candidate must have:

* Accountability - Own mistakes such as improper equipment use or delays, reports them immediately, and takes corrective action to prevent safety risks.

* Effective Communication - Clearly communications with ground crew using hand signals/radios to ensure safe and accurate equipment movement.

* Customer Service - Responds quickly to supervisor requests and adjusts work priorities to keep projects on schedule.

* Collaborative Leadership - Works closely with crew members to coordinate lifts, digging, or grading operations safely and efficiently.

* Diversity Awareness - Maintains a respectful work environment and cooperates effectively with a diverse crew on job sites.

Fairfax County's award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.

A job worth doing is worth doing together.  to find out more about 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 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 Live Well 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:

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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 West Drive 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…