Heavy Equipment Operator - Street Cleaning (Night Shift)

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Street Cleaning Division to operate and maintain street cleaning equipment, inspect before use, and perform minor repairs.

You'll work Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM, with overtime as needed, and join a team with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career progression in Savannah, GA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Valid state Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment.
• Operates street sweeper and dump trucks.
• Completes route sheets and daily reports.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure necessary repairs are made.
• Inspects job sites for possible hazards.
• Responds to customer inquiries and refers customer complaints to supervisor.
• Ensures proper equipment maintenance; performs minor repairs as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose

Got work? We have plenty at the City of Savannah! Apply today to become a Heavy Equipment Operator with our Street Cleaning Division. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will operate and maintain assigned equipment, inspect equipment before use, ensure equipment repair is made and clean the beautiful streets of Savannah.

Come join our team as we offer great pay, excellent benefits, and great career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment.


• Operates street sweeper and dump trucks.


• Completes route sheets and daily reports.


• Inspects equipment before use to ensure necessary repairs are made.


• Inspects job sites for possible hazards.


• Responds to customer inquiries and refers customer complaints to supervisor.


• Ensures proper equipment maintenance; performs minor repairs as necessary.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum 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 Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Must be able to work Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM with overtime as required.

Work Location:18 Interchange Court

This is a critical workforce and safety sensitive position.

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.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned heavy equipment.


• Knowledge of department safety procedures.


• 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.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Sick Leave


• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan


• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)


• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan


• Retirement Seminars


• PPO Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wellness Programs


• Health & Wellness Incentives


• Long Term Disability


• Excellence and Service Recognition


• Employee Development and In-Service Training


• Educational Assistance Program


• Uniform Allowance (select positions)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Discounts and Memberships


• Employee Relations


• Direct Deposit


• Credit Union


• Pretax Parking Deductions


• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program


• Domestic Partnership Benefits


• Healthcare


• PPO Medical Plus Plan


• PPO Medical Basic Plan


• Dental Plus Plan


• Dental Basic Plan


• Vision Service Plan


• Life Insurance


• Basic Life and ADD


• Supplemental Life Employee


• Supplemental Life Spouse


• Supplemental Life Child


• Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes


• No

02

Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes


• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in heavy equipment operation and maintenance?

04

Briefly describe your experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

• Required Question