Heavy Equipment Operator - Residential Refuse Division

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Savannah as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Residential Refuse Division. Operate and maintain heavy equipment, ensuring the cleanliness of Savannah's streets. This full-time position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of centrifuge system operation and repair.
• Skills in organizing work and operating maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment.
• Inspect equipment before use and perform minor repairs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and ensure proper equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Organizing Work

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Residential Refuse Division role at City of Savannah.

Location: Garden City, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Department: Sanitation Department

Division: Residential Refuse Division

Opening Date: 03/28/2025

Closing Date: 04/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose

Jumpstart your career by applying to become a Heavy Equipment Operator with the City of Savannah's Residential Refuse Division. You will operate and maintain assigned equipment, inspect equipment before use, ensure repairs are made, and help keep the streets of Savannah clean. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment.
2. Operate boom truck to pick up bulk items.
3. Operate automated refuse trucks in assigned areas.
4. Complete work orders and maintain required paperwork.
5. Inspect equipment before use and perform minor repairs as needed.
6. Inspect job sites for hazards.
7. Respond to customer inquiries and refer complaints to supervisor.
8. Ensure proper equipment maintenance.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should have knowledge of centrifuge system operation, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and skills in organizing work, operating maintenance tools, and communication.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of centrifuge system operation.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in operating maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration

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