Leaf Season Drivers (Multiple Vacancies, Temporary/Seasonal)

About the role

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking Leaf Season Drivers for temporary seasonal employment for the fall leaf season collection services. These employees work with the operations unit within the Solid Waste Bureau (SWB), which provides residential brush collection, roll‑off operations, street sweeping, mulch deliveries, street litter can services, and supports the County's leaf collection program and snow removal operations.

For questions, contact Keiry Fuentes or Kim Franklin at 703‑228‑7833.

Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis; interviews will be conducted regularly throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit the County’s needs. If an application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered.

Responsibilities

• Driving straight trucks, left and right‑side drive, using joystick to operate vacuum hose for the collection of leaves in residential neighborhoods
• Performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of trucks
• Reading maps and using GPS navigation systems
• Providing guidance and/or direction to helpers pertaining to the leaf collection process

Qualifications

• Possession of a class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Six months of experience driving large trucks and/or other commercial vehicles of like magnitude

Special Requirements

• Availability to work overtime, up to 60 hours per week with overtime pay for hours over 40 per week
• Valid Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Provide written consent for Arlington County to obtain from previous employer’s information required by DOT agency regulations concerning drug and alcohol testing
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screening; subject to drug screening during employment as required by federal, state and local standards
• Learn and follow all safety rules and regulations, attend required safety classes and meetings
• Wear various personal protective equipment as required by the work environment
• Pre‑employment criminal records check may be conducted (criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, credit history); may need to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain background information

Schedule

• Six‑week program (approximately through the end of December 2026)
• Up to 60 hours per week, 7 am – 5:30 pm, six days per week (Monday through Saturday)
• Overtime paid for work performed over 40 hours per week
• Temporary, seasonal positions eligible for sick leave only
• Official title: Motorized Vehicle Operator II (Temp)