Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance



Job Details

Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance
Employer

City of Savannah

Salary

$15.93 Hourly

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2017-HEO-WS-JUN

DepartmentTest

Conveyance & Distribution

Division

Sewer Maintenance

Opening Date

06/18/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer system. 

Operates a Jet-Vacuum or Jet truck to clean sewer pipelines, manholes and wetwells.
 
Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
 
Services and makes minor repairs to equipment; operates two-way radio.
 
Responds to sanitary sewer customer service requests.
 
Unclogs and clears sewers.
 
Operates radio in accordance with proper radio protocol.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; with two years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid commercial driver's license.
 

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; a motor vehicle report will be conducted, and driving history must meet the standards outlined by the City of Savannah; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. The final score on this examination will consist of a rating of education and experience, plus veterans' preference points, if eligible. The names of all competitors rated eligible for appointment will be placed on the proper register according to their final scores. 

Additional Information

Knowledge of the operation of assigned heavy equipment.
 
Knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems repair and maintenance techniques.
 
Knowledge of department and safety rules and regulations.
 
Knowledge of city geography, including streets and rights-of-way.
 
Skill in reading maps.
 
Skill in operating various heavy and light equipment.
 
Skill in using various hand and power tools.
 
Skill in performing water and sewer construction and maintenance duties.
 
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
Employeer 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.

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Do you have a valid commercial driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please enter your driver's license number. Leaving this field blank will result in an incomplete application.
03
Please list what equipment you have experience operating.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Savannah
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Phone
912-651-6484

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