CDL Heavy Equipment Operator II — Water & Sewer

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II to operate a range of machinery for water and sewer construction and maintenance. The role requires CDL Class A/B, safe operation of backhoes, loaders and trucks, and adherence to ACC’s safety policies.

The position is housed in the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department and includes a one-time CDL incentive program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years construction/heavy equipment experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and Georgia CDL within six months.
• Must possess Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within six months.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including backhoe, bulldozer, loader, and related machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to build and maintain water/sewer distribution systems.
• Transport materials and perform labor tasks as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies and standby calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL required

Safety compliance

Team communication

Tools

Backhoe

Track-hoe

Front-end loader

Tractor

Bulldozer

Tandem dump truck

Winch truck

Sewer rodding machine

Job description

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II to operate a range of machinery for water and sewer construction and maintenance. The role requires CDL Class A/B, safe operation of backhoes, loaders and trucks, and adherence to ACC’s safety policies.

The position is housed in the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department and includes a one-time CDL incentive program.