What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Construction Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance position at City of Savannah?
CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00
This position is responsible for the operation of assigned heavy construction 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!
- Operates and maintains heavy motorized construction equipment.
- Transports heavy construction equipment to job sites.
- Inspects equipment before use to ensure necessary repairs are made.
- Inspects job sites for possible hazards.
- Ensures proper equipment maintenance; performs minor repairs as necessary.
- Operates roll-off container truck to support transfer station as needed.
- Monitors landfill operations and reports problems to management staff.
- Assists in the maintenance, repair, and clean-up of rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, and guardrails; enforces safe work practices.
- Assists supervisor and crew chief in the scheduling and documentation of work; completes daily work reports; ensures that operators complete daily vehicle and equipment inspection reports.
- Sets up traffic control devices around work sites.
- Operates radio in accordance with proper radio protocol.
- Repairs or replace underground sewer pipes, manhole ring and tops, repairs erosion problems.
- Performs tests of Manhole High Level Alarm Systems which are installed throughout the system.
- Responds to emergency situations during and after normal work hours.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work location: 230 Agonic Rd Work hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 3:30pm
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.
- Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned heavy construction equipment.
- Knowledge of department safety procedures.
- Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Skill in the operation of assigned heavy construction equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Salary : $42,861