Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Maintenance

Salary

$46,062.00 Annually

Location

230 Agonic Road, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2602888

Department

Water Distribution

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

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! Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00

This position is responsible for operating the sewer Jet-Vac Truck

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.
• Operates a Jet-Vacuum or Jet truck to clean sewer pipelines, manholes, and wetwells.
• Inspect equipment before use to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
• Repair and replace the Jet Vac hose, maintain proper maintenance of the vacuum truck, clean and lubricate the truck daily, and empty and clean the debris tank daily.
• Operates a two-way radio.
• Respond to sanitary sewer customer service requests and sewer force main breaks.
• Unclogs and clears sewer lines in the street, property backyard, or street lane.
• Operates the radio in accordance with proper radio protocol.
• Reads sewer maps and writes reports, such as sewer overflow.
• Operate a computer daily.
• 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 (Class A or B).

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 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.

Minimum Standards:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor or Water and Sewer Crew Chief assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures, and safe workplace policies and practices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related heavy equipment operation duties. Operating equipment in narrow lanes and around other utilities contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficiency of sewer system operations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in department facilities or outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

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

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