Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator II

cityofstmarys; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Marys, GA, is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Worker to maintain rights of way, drainage ditches, culverts, and storm drains; repair roadways, water lines, and sewers, and perform other manual labor as assigned.

The role requires operating backhoes, dump trucks, graders, and other equipment, performing concrete work, and assisting in emergency responses as needed, with a focus on safety and outdoor work in various weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than two years of related experience required.
• CDL Class A license required.
• Valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

• Mows and weeds City grounds including rights of way, lawns, and areas on or near City grounds, roads, City signs, ditches, and sidewalks using mowers, weed eaters, and blowers.
• Removes tree limbs using sidearm cutter; cuts trees and limbs using chainsaw.
• Drives flatbed dump truck and/or small dump truck for hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates backhoe for pothole repairs; repairs potholes by filling with asphalt; assists with manhole repairs.
• Installs and repairs sewer lines, lift stations, water taps, meters, BFPs, force mains, gravity flow lines and services; repairs water lines, water main lines and services, and fire hydrants; locates water and sewer lines prior to performing repairs to avoid damage.
• Repairs concrete driveways, sidewalks, storm drains, pours forms, places forms, and finishes cement.
• Sets up and operates laser transit for ditches, manholes, pipes to ensure proper grade; rakes ditches and grades and levels out roads and ditches with motor grader; lays brick or block for drain boxes, valve boxes, or drying beds.
• Operates, inspects and maintains equipment; fuels trucks and equipment; washes trucks and equipment and lubricates.
• Installs decorative lights for special events; sets up stages for special events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

City of St. Marys, GA, is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Worker to maintain rights of way, drainage ditches, culverts, and storm drains; repair roadways, water lines, and sewers, and perform other manual labor as assigned.

The role requires operating backhoes, dump trucks, graders, and other equipment, performing concrete work, and assisting in emergency responses as needed, with a focus on safety and outdoor work in various weather.