Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater

Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater

Salary

$46,062.00 Annually

Location

20 Interchange Court, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603368

Department

Stormwater Management

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00

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 boom truck to pick up bulk items.
• Operates box truck.
• Operates a vacuum truck.
• Operates street sweeper and dump trucks.
• Operates centrifuge system to dewater 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, with two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial drivers license.

Work hours: 7 am - 330pm work location: 16 Interchange Dr

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• 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.

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 commercial drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).

04

Describe your experience coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work and establishing work schedules; maintaining standards; monitoring the status of work in progress; inspecting completed work assignments; answering questions; giving advice and direction. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section on the application).

05

Please indicate the years of experience you have operating the following equipment: a. roll-off vehicle b. refuse truck c. boom truck d. box truck e. vacuum truck f. street sweeper g. dump trucks

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov