What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance position at City of Savannah?
CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00
This position operates assigned heavy equipment.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Salary : $40,821