Senior Maintenance Worker - Sewer Maintenance

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Employee/spouse/child supplementallife

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

457B deferred compensation plan

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Home purchase assistance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Savannah seeks a skilled lead maintenance worker to supervise sewer and water line repairs, manhole fixes, and roadwork. You will coordinate crews, ensure safety, and maintain equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in maintenance, and a valid drivers license with clean record. Certifications in safety and traffic control are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Certifications may include Confined Space Safety Certification, ICS-100/ICS-700, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Traffic Control Flagging.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead worker to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and maintenance tasks in repairing sewer lines.
• Serves as lead worker in the repair of sewer and water manholes.
• Serves as lead worker to cut and remove asphalt and concrete roadways.
• Operates various hand and power tools.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Directs traffic around repair sites.
• Assists in the enforcement of safety procedures.
• Repairs landscaping
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Vehicle/equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Confined Space Safety Certification

ICS100 and ics700

Bloodborne Pathogens

Traffic control Flagging certification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance
• short‑term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• a deferred compensation plan (457 B)
• a pension plan
• a flexible spending account
• an employee referral program
• home purchase assistance
• 12 paid holidays!

• Serves as a lead worker to perform skilled, semi‑skilled, and maintenance tasks in repairing sewer lines.
• Serves as lead worker in the repair of sewer and water manholes.
• Serves as lead worker to cut and remove asphalt and concrete roadways.
• Operates various hand and power tools.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Directs traffic around repair sites.
• Assists in the enforcement of safety procedures.
• Repairs landscaping
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; one (1) year of related maintenance experience is necessary.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
May require the following certifications/licenses:

• Confined Space Safety Certification
• ICS100 and ics700
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Traffic control Flagging certification

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 equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in oral communication.