City of Savannah

<h2><strong>Purpose</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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!</p>
<h2><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Maintains assigned equipment; completes minor repairs; washes and greases equipment.</li>
<li>Inspects equipment before use.</li>
<li>Transports equipment to job sites.</li>
<li>Ensures that work sites are compliant with safety guidelines. Informs surrounding residents of ongoing work.</li>
<li>Operates jackhammer, backhoe, excavator, and hand tools to excavate water lines.</li>
<li>Digs trenches.</li>
<li>Measures and cuts stubbing and wire.</li>
<li>Excavates and cleans valve and meter boxes.</li>
<li>Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire hydrants.</li>
<li>Operates a backhoe.</li>
<li>Maintains, inspects, and operates various hand and power tools, as well as small equipment.</li>
<li>Sets up traffic control devices around work sites.</li>
<li>Loads construction debris onto trucks.</li>
<li>Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h2>
<p>High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with two (2) years of medium equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</p>
<p><strong>Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.</strong>  </p>
<p>Additional Requirements</p>
<p>Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.</p>
<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of water valves &amp; operation</li>
<li>Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.</li>
<li>Knowledge of turf maintenance techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of department policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Skill in the operation of work-related equipment, including tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, trimmers, blowers, and front-end loaders.</li>
<li>Skill in performing maintenance checks of equipment.</li>
<li>Skill in oral and written communication.</li>
</ul>


Medium Equipment Operator - Planning & Engineering Division

Medium Equipment Operator - Planning & Engineering Division

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