Heavy Equipment Operator

Sewer Jet-Vac Truck OperatorWe 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 $10,000.00This position is responsible for operating the sewer Jet-Vac Truck.Essential Job FunctionsAssists with the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.Operates a Jet-Vacuum or Jet truck to clean sewer pipelines, manholes, and wetwells.Inspects equipment before use to ensure it is in proper operating condition.Repairs and replaces the Jet Vac hose, maintains proper maintenance of the vacuum truck, cleans and lubricates the truck daily, and empties and cleans the debris tank daily.Operates a two-way radio.Responds 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.Operates a computer daily.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 driver's license (Class A or B). Additional requirements include background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.Additional InformationKnowledge 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.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.