City of Thomaston, GA
Salary : $58,240.00 - $66,560.00 Annually
Location : Public Works, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/ :59 PM Eastern
Description
Join Our Team as an Equipment Operator in Public Works
Department: Public Works
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to help keep Thomaston's streets safe, stormwater flowing, and neighborhoods looking their best. If you know your way around a backhoe or dump truck, care about your craft, and want steady work with purpose, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do
Why Work Here
If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference for Thomaston's residents, apply today and start building a career you can be proud of.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees 100% covered by the City of Thomaston including health care, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a class B license/CDL?
Required Question
Location : Public Works, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/ :59 PM Eastern
Description
Join Our Team as an Equipment Operator in Public Works
Department: Public Works
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to help keep Thomaston's streets safe, stormwater flowing, and neighborhoods looking their best. If you know your way around a backhoe or dump truck, care about your craft, and want steady work with purpose, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do
- Operate equipment like backhoes, loaders, skid steers, sweepers, dump trucks, snowplows, and rollers
- Build, repair, and maintain City infrastructure, streets, drainage systems, and rights-of-way
- Excavate trenches, install and repair pipes, culverts, and storm drains
- Handle grading, hauling, and spreading materials such as gravel, asphalt, and soil
- Keep your equipment in top condition with daily inspections and light maintenance
- Set up safe work zones with proper cones, signs, and traffic control
- Step in during emergencies, storms, flooding, and be part of the rapid-response team
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction or public works
- Valid Georgia CDL Class B or higher at the time of hire
- Ability to lift 75-100 lbs, work outdoors year-round, and handle physically demanding work
- CDL Class A with air-brake or tanker endorsements
- Certifications in flagging, traffic control, CPR/First Aid, confined space, or trench safety
- Experience in street sweeping, leaf collection, or debris removal
- Leadership skills to guide a small crew when needed.
Why Work Here
- Serve your own community and see the impact of your work every day
- Steady hours with overtime opportunities during peak seasons
- Work alongside a skilled, supportive crew that values safety and teamwork
- City benefits package with health, retirement, and paid time off
If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference for Thomaston's residents, apply today and start building a career you can be proud of.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees 100% covered by the City of Thomaston including health care, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
Do you have a class B license/CDL?
- Yes
- No
Required Question