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City of Savannah lists this Medium Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance opportunity in savannah, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleMedium Equipment OperatorJob DescriptionThis position operates medium equipment for the assigned department.Essential Job FunctionsMaintains assigned equipment; completes minor repairs; washes and greases equipment. Inspects equipment before use. Transports equipment to job sites. Ensures that work sites are compliant with safety guidelines. Informs surrounding residents of work in progress. Operates jackhammer, backhoe, and hand tools to excavate water lines. Operates the tapping machine. Digs trenches. Measures and cuts tubing and wire. Excavates and cleans meter boxes. Repairs the line and main breaks. Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire hydrants Mows the city's canals and ditches with a boom mower or bush hog. Operates a tandem dump truck. Operates a backhoe. Repairs or replaces underground stormwater pipes; replaces or repairs manhole rings or tops; repairs erosion problems. Transports equipment to job sites. Performs or assists with street construction and maintenance activities. Maintains rights-of-way, streets, and sidewalks. Maintains, inspects, and operates various hand and power tools and small equipment, such as weed trimmers, chainsaws, mowers, aerial lift devices, and asphalt and cement demolition and finishing equipment. Sets up traffic control devices around work sites. Loads construction debris onto trucks. Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials. Performs general landscape maintenance, including blowing, weed eating, and spreading mulch. Repairs facility equipment, including fences and benches. Removes litter, debris, weeds, and wild growth; cleans waste and empties trash receptacles; shovels soil, rock, mulch, leaves, and debris; loads materials on trucks. Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsRequires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one to three years of medium equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. 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 InformationKnowledge of landscape maintenance techniques. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of turf maintenance techniques. Knowledge of department policies and procedures. Skill in the operation of work-related equipment, including tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, trimmers, blowers, and front-end loaders. Skill in performing maintenance checks of equipment. Skill in lining playing fields. Skill in oral and written communication.BenefitsCITY 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.
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savannah, GA, 31401, US
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