Heavy Equipment Operator - Savannah, United States - City of Savannah, GA

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    Description
    Salary : $40,821.00 Annually

    Location : Savannah, GA

    Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

    Job Number:

    Department: Conveyance & Distribution

    Opening Date: 04/29/2024

    Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Purpose

    CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00

    This position operates assigned heavy equipment.

    Essential Job Functions
    • 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 de-water 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.
    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 commercial driver's license.
    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 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.
    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 A or B Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving history?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

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

    04

    How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

    Required Question