Heavy Equipment Operator I — CDL Required (Water & Sewer)

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking CDL-qualified laborers for water and sewer maintenance work. You will operate equipment, transport materials, and perform labor tasks to install and repair mains and lines, with on-call duties and 10-hour shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Georgia CDL and GDOT flagging certification within six months. Prior construction/equipment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.
• One year of experience involving construction, equipment operation, and maintenance labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a dump truck to haul supplies and equipment.
• Operates equipment such as tractors, backhoes, boring machine, small trucks, jackhammer, gas-powered saws, etc.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Georgia CDL within six months

Georgia Flagging certification within six months

Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months

Construction/equipment experience preferred

Job description

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking CDL-qualified laborers for water and sewer maintenance work. You will operate equipment, transport materials, and perform labor tasks to install and repair mains and lines, with on-call duties and 10-hour shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Georgia CDL and GDOT flagging certification within six months. Prior construction/equipment experience is preferred.