Medium Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

Job TitleCDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the maintenance of lanes, unpaved streets, and shoulders within the city limits of Savannah by operating assigned construction equipment. Assists the supervisor and crew chief in unison with a crew in tasks and completion of assigned projects. We offer great pay and excellent benefits to include 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 FunctionsOperates work-related equipment, flatbed trucks, tilt-bed trailers, dump trucks, backhoes, Bobcat track loaders, and front-end loaders.Maintains assigned equipment; completes minor repairs; washes and greases equipment.Operates a tandem dump truck.Inspects equipment before use.Transports equipment to job sites.Ensures that work sites are compliant with safety guidelines.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, and mowers.Sets up traffic control devices on work sites.Loads construction debris onto trucks.Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials.Performs general vegetative maintenance, including weed-eating.Removes debris, shovels soil, rock, mulch, leaves, and debris; loads materials on trucks.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 commercial driver's 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.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.