Heavy Equipment Operator - President Street Water Plant

Job Title

City of Savannah

Salary

$44,851.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Department

Water Reclamation

Division

President Street Plant

Opening Date

09 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date

10 / 12 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Purpose

CDL Enhancement : An additional $10,000.00 yearly. This position operates assigned heavy equipment.

Essential Job Functions

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 a boom truck to pick up bulk items.

Operates a box truck.

Operates a vacuum truck.

Operates street sweepers and dump trucks.

Operates the centrifuge system to de-water sludge.

Periodically cleans the centrifuge.

Loads sludge into a dump truck.

Transports sludge to the landfill in a dump truck.

Cleans and maintains the dump truck.

Cleans and maintains the 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 a 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, with one to three years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving history; required to perform the essential functions of this position. Schedule : 7 am - 3 pm M-F / on call as needed. Additional requirements include background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer / pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.