Job Abstract

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator looking for a rewarding and stable job opportunity? The Prince William County Public Works, Solid Waste Division is seeking a heavy equipment operator to work at the County’s modern, highly engineered sanitary landfill in Manassas, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of full-time work experience operating a bulldozer, track loader, or landfill compactor in the solid waste industry or construction industry. Prince William County offers excellent benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. Join a team that has a strong commitment to safety and strives every day to protect the earth by managing solid waste responsibly.

Prince William County is the 2nd largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision.

About This Role:

This position works with a team of other employees responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized heavy equipment at the landfill to load and move trash and other materials, compact trash, and place cover in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Other routine projects include constructing temporary roadways, repairing and maintaining stormwater management features and environmental control systems, and general landfill maintenance. This position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team and engage customers in a courteous manner. This position will be assigned to the County Landfill and will report directly to a Crew Lead and the Assistant Superintendent for Operations.

Responsibilities in this job may include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including bulldozer, track loader, or landfill compactor, to load and move trash and other materials, compact trash, and place cover in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements;
• Operate other vehicles and equipment such as a motor grader, articulated truck, skid steer, excavator, and rubber tire loader;
• Perform equipment and vehicle inspections and minor preventative maintenance;
• Write and maintain accurate and timely logs, records, and reports;
• Read, understand, and abide by all transportation and safety regulations and other applicable requirements, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assigned work;
• Assist with load inspections and site cleanliness; and
• Follow supervisor’s direction, work as a team, and communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers and the public at all times.

• Minimum 8th-grade education is required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience operating motorized heavy equipment is required.

• High school diploma is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience operating a bulldozer, track loader, or landfill compactor in the solid waste industry or construction industry is preferred.
• Experience in a public-facing customer service role is preferred.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is desired but not required.

• Driver’s License Requirement: Possessing and maintaining a valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.
• Essential Service Requirement: This position is an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirement: This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Physical Requirement: This job requires lifting up to 75 pounds, 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. The work is generally performed outside and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to safely work in inclement weather and in close proximity to other heavy equipment and vehicular traffic is required. The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Pre-employment Requirements: Successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Note:

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.