City of Savannah is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - President Street Water Pl

Overview

CDL Enhancement: an additional $10,000.00 yearly. This position operates assigned heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment.
• Operates and maintains roll-off vehicle and equipment.
• Operates automated refuse truck in assigned areas.
• Operates a boom truck to pick up bulk items.
• Operates a box truck.
• Operates a vacuum truck.
• Operates street sweepers and dump trucks.
• Operates the centrifuge system to de-water sludge.
• Periodically cleans the centrifuge.
• Loads sludge into a dump truck.
• Transports sludge to the landfill in a dump truck.
• Cleans and maintains the dump truck.
• Cleans and maintains the polymer pump.
• Assists in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Cleans ditches, canals, and catch basins.
• Completes route sheets and daily reports.
• Completes work orders; maintains required paperwork.
• Collects acceptable recyclables.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure necessary repairs are made.
• Inspects job sites for possible hazards.
• Lays out and installs new drainage ditches; places new Storm Water structures.
• Responds to customer inquiries and refers customer complaints to a supervisor.
• Ensures proper equipment maintenance; performs minor repairs as necessary.
• Sands and paints refuse containers.
• Sanitizes refuse containers.
• Transports heavy equipment to job sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, with one to three years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history; required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Schedule

Schedule: 7 am - 3 pm M-F / on call as needed.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.