Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary : $40,821.00 Annually Location : 280 Agonic Rd, GA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 2401787 Department: Conveyance & Distribution Opening Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Purpose This position operates assigned heavy equipment. We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include 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 Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply 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. Work location: 280 Agonic Rd Work hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Mon - Fri 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 valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving history? Yes No 02 Do you have at least two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience? Yes No Required Question