Motorized Vehicle Operator II

Job Description

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.

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The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Motorized Vehicle Operator (MVO) II to join our team! This position is housed 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 Solid Waste Bureau;
• Small to medium-sized dump trucks;
• Vacuum leaf collection vehicles; and
• Micro-equipment such as mini street sweepers.
  
  

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• 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; and
• Providing information to residents regarding services provided such as mulch deliveries and interacting with other staff from various departments.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have experience in local government operations, especially within areas of recycling, composting, trash collection and cleanliness services. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills for effective problem-solving and communicating with customers and team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with 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; and
• Performing preventive maintenance and making minor repairs on automotive equipment.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Applicant must possess a class "B" (or "A") Commercial Driver's License at time of application. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of their official driving record.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record, passing of the DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening and alcohol breath test as required by applicable standards.
• Once hired, the employee will be subject to drug screening at such times during employment as required by federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, reference check, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The employee performs activities inside and outside.
• The employee is subject to cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than one hour and/or temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as snow, rain, hail, wind and humidity.
• The employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The employee is subject to one more of the following conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

Additional Information

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees must be available for call-back and/or to respond to emergency debris calls and other emergency situations. Employees will be required to work overtime as needed and may also be required to work some holidays and weekends.

NOTE: 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.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here .

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Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.