Senior Maintenance Worker II - Street Maintenance

Senior Maintenance Worker II - Street Maintenance

Salary

$41,781.00 Annually

Location

20 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603418

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Streets Maintenance Unit

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00

This position provides complex maintenance and repairs of streets, sidewalks, curbs, lanes, and shoulders.

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!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs semiskilled and skilled manual labor tasks to maintain and repair streets, roadways, and infrastructure; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Flags Traffic/Sets up work zones; assists Crew Chiefs and Equipment Operators as directed in cross-training staff in a variety of asphalt and concrete tasks.
• Inspects equipment and tools for the proper operating condition; repairs, maintains, and adjusts equipment; follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergencies; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Savannah and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Sets forms, mixes, and pours concrete, spreads and lays asphalt, or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Operates an air/jackhammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
• Excavate and trench grade to specific elevations; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment (i.e., dump truck) for removing concrete, asphalt pavement, and grading gravel structures to city standards.
• Lifts to 80 lbs and shovels
• Perform other related or assigned duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; one (1) year of skilled asphalt and/or concrete finishing experience is necessary.

Must possess and maintain a valid commercial drivers license

Work Location: 14 Interchange Drive Work Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7 am - 5 pm

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 equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.
• Lifting to 80 lbs and shoveling.
• Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in oral 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 Class A or B Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of asphalt and /or concrete finishing experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one year or more of street maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have working with asphalt?

05

Describe your experience in street maintenance or building construction. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application.

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov