Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain a range of heavy machinery at 16 Interchange Dr, Savannah, GA. The role requires a valid commercial driver's license and involves equipment inspection, routine maintenance, and coordination of work orders and routes.

Typical duties include operating roll-off and refuse trucks, street sweeper, vacuum and other heavy vehicles, monitoring work progress, and ensuring safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with two (2) 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns, reviews work and schedules; maintains standards; monitors progress; inspects completed work; provides direction as needed.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment, including roll-off, refuse, boom, box, vacuum trucks, street sweeper, dump trucks, and centrifuge systems.
• Inspects equipment before use and at job sites to identify repairs; performs minor repairs as needed.
• Loads sludge, transports heavy equipment, and performs related duties as assigned.
• Completes route sheets, daily reports, work orders and maintains paperwork.
• Ensures proper maintenance and safety practices; responds to customer inquiries and handles complaints to supervisor.

Skills

Centrifuge operation

Vehicle maintenance

Prioritization

Maintenance tools

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED + 2 years heavy equipment experience

Job description

CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00

This position operates assigned heavy equipment.

• 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 boom truck to pick up bulk items.
• Operates box truck.
• Operates a vacuum truck.
• Operates street sweeper and dump trucks.
• Operates centrifuge system to dewater sludge.
• Periodically cleans centrifuge.
• Loads sludge into dump truck.
• Transports sludge to landfill in dump truck.
• Cleans and maintains dump truck.
• Cleans and maintains 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 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.

High school diploma or GED, with two (2) 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.

Work hours: 7 am - 330pm work location: 16 Interchange Dr

Additional Requirements

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

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