Medium Equipment Operator - Planning & Engineering Division

Medium Equipment Operator - Planning & Engineering Division

Salary

$41,781.00 Annually

Location

20 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603469

Department

Water Resources Department

Division

Water Resources Planning & Engineering Division

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Join a team that keeps our community running smoothly by maintaining and repairing vital water infrastructure. In this role, you'll operate heavy equipment, perform hands-on repairs, and ensure safety at work sites-all while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

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!

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains 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 ongoing work.
• Operates jackhammer, backhoe, excavator, and hand tools to excavate water lines.
• Digs trenches.
• Measures and cuts stubbing and wire.
• Excavates and cleans valve and meter boxes.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Operates a backhoe.
• Maintains, inspects, and operates various hand and power tools, as well as small equipment.
• Sets up traffic control devices around work sites.
• Loads construction debris onto trucks.
• Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with two (2) years of medium equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.

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 water valves & operation
• Knowledge 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 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 Drivers License with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience operating medium equipment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience in excavating in a high-profile utilities area?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov