Medium Equipment Operator - Planning & Engineering Division
City of Savannah
·1 week ago
- Salary
- $42k+/yr
- Location
- Savannah, GA, GA, US
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Join a team that keeps our community running smoothly by maintaining and repairing vital water infrastructure. In this role, you’ll operate heavy equipment, perform hands-on repairs, and ensure safety at work sites—all while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
We offer great pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, employee referral program, home purchase assistance, and 12 paid holidays!
- Maintains assigned equipment; completes minor repairs; washes and greases equipment.
- Inspects equipment before use.
- Transports equipment to job sites.
- Ensures that work sites are compliant with safety guidelines. Informs surrounding residents of ongoing work.
- Operates jackhammer, backhoe, excavator, and hand tools to excavate water lines.
- Digs trenches.
- Measures and cuts stubbing and wire.
- Excavates and cleans valve and meter boxes.
- Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire hydrants.
- Operates a backhoe.
- Maintains, inspects, and operates various hand and power tools, as well as small equipment.
- Sets up traffic control devices around work sites.
- Loads construction debris onto trucks.
- Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
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 water valves & operation
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of turf maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Skill in the operation of work-related equipment, including tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, trimmers, blowers, and front-end loaders.
- Skill in performing maintenance checks of equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.