Heavy Equipment Supervisor - G125 - Fleet Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Supervisor - G125 - Fleet Maintenance

Salary

$56,126.92 Annually

Location

Public Works, 1152 Cusseta Rd, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000363

Department

Public Works

Division

Fleet Management

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervising the operation of the Fleet Maintenance Heavy Equipment Shop.

• Supervises the operation of the Heavy Equipment Shop.
• Processes repair orders.
• Processes repair parts invoices; orders parts.
• Organizes personnel work schedules, training, vacations, service calls, and weekend on-call rosters; prepares time sheets; participates in the selection of new employees; evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends terminations.
• Repairs equipment in shop and on site.
• Prepares weekly and end-of-month reports; attends meetings.
• Supervises the work of personnel engaged in repairing and servicing heavy equipment.
• Repairs and services hauling trailers, tractors, mowers, motor graders, trucks, street sweepers, bulldozers, loaders, back hoes, excavators, landfill compactors, track loaders, and rubber tire loaders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced heavy equipment systems to include the following: hydraulic, air conditioning, electrical and electronics, tier 4 and tier 5 diesel engines, cooling, and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of accepted personnel practices, procedures, and policies, including supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs used by the department.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six (6) months but may be altered. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

How many years of work experience do you have in heavy equipment?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of Commercial Drivers License?

• Class A - CDL
• Class B - CDL
• Class Permitt
• Other
• None of the above

06

Do you have supervisory experience? If yes, please explain.

07

Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR