Salary : $42,861.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2401823
Department: Streets Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/26/2024
Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
One of ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people! We are always looking for hidden gems ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference within the communities we serve!
CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00
Are you looking for a career with purpose? Are you looking to positively impact the lives of our citizens?
As we continue to grow our team, Streets Maintenance is seeking a skilled Heavy Construction Equipment Operator.
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!
If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced work environment, with the ability to grow your career and the chance to learn from the best, then we are looking for you!
In addition to developing your skills, we have fun too!
Women, Minorities and Veterans are Encouraged to Apply!
Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after normal work hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; with three years of heavy construction equipment operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Motor Grader Operation critical for this position.
Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Location: 14 Interchange Drive Work Hours: M - Th 7am - 5pm
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 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.

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

Briefly describe your work experience with heavy equipment. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained.
03

Do you have knowledge of safe and efficient operations of heavy equipment? Please list any trainings you have had, if any.
Required Question